Award-winning African Afropop band Sauti Sol’s final concert in Nairobi, Kenya has brought has brought to an end the illustrious career of one of the most successful bands in the continent. The group has thrilled fans across the globe for nearly two decades and is a major heavyweight in African music. They have been at the peak of their career for several years and are one of the household names in Kenyan music. Their fans across the globe believe the four-man group is the greatest band ever in Kenya. A mention of Afropop music is incomplete without including Sauti Sol in the list of the most successful bands. In America, they have delivered sold-out concerts for several years.
In the last couple of months, the boyband pitched tent in America to give their global fans one last round of electrifying performances. They toured several cities in the US and handed their fans thrilling performances before concluding with a final dance with concerts in Nairobi, Kenya. The sold-out concert in Kenya took place on November 4 and November 6.
Quick facts about Sauti Soul
Sauti Sol member Chimano performs alongside two dancers
History of Sauti Sol
Arguably the best Kenyan band, Sauti Sol sprang into fame in 2005 after three High School friends decided to form an Acapella group. The trio Bien Baraza, Savara Mudigi and Austin Chimano later met Polycarp Otieno, a guitarist and incorporated him into the group. Their name Sauti is a Swahili word which translates to sound. Over the years, the band has produced several songs and thrilled fans across the globe.
The awards Sauti Sol has won
The Kenyan boyband is a force to reckon with and is among the musical groups that have elevated the African Lifestyle to the International stage. The group has bagged several accolades during their 18 year-musical career. During the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, the group bagged an award for the Best African Act. The long list of accomplishments also includes a Grammy certificate for their role in Burna Boy’s album. The album trounced other competitors to bag the Global Music Album Award.
Why is Sauti Sol breaking up?
Sauti Sol band. The group was started by four friends in 2005.
It is a development that has left most of their fans devastated. Although the group has downplayed the breakup, they claim they are taking a musical hiatus. The announcement came back in May after a successful concert in Washington DC. However, Sauti Sol’s final concert in Nairobi marked the end of the band. Kenyan newspaper The Daily Nation reports that the group is taking a break to allow its members to pursue individual projects.
What the band said about their split
Keen not to leave room for speculations, the group made their intentions clear to their fans as early as May. In a statement, the group said they were exploring pursuing individual interests. Some of the members of the group have already started undertaking individual projects with other artists. READ ALSO: Top five African cities with the best nightlife
Sauti Sol delivers a thrilling performance ahead of their planned hiatus
“Sauti Sol has been an incredible journey for us, both as musicians and friends. We are filled with gratitude for the love and support we have received throughout the years. While we take this hiatus to pursue our individual and collective passions, we remain committed to our friendship and our shared businesses. The bond between us is unbreakable, and we are excited for what the future holds,” read their statement in part.