Award-winning artiste Bien Aime paid tribute to the fallen protesters during the Saba Saba Day protests on July 7, 2025.
While giving a remarkable street performance at King Cross in London, he paid his respects and homage to the young people protesting against police brutality, corruption, unemployment and many other challenges affecting Kenyans.
The ‘Lifestyle’ hitmaker acknowledged that at least 11 people were killed during the Saba Saba day protests, which he termed unacceptable.
He denounced President William Ruto’s government for allowing armed police officers to kill peaceful protesters.
“We have lost lives today at the protests, but we will overcome. And we say Ruto must go!!” the ‘Chikwere’ singer said.
Known for his uniqueness and creativity, the ‘Lost and Found’ singer also carried a live cock while performing in London.
Ruto Must Go
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— The Nairobi Times (@TheNairobiTimez) July 8, 2025
This was not the first time he held a chicken while entertaining fans.
He had made headlines with a show-stopping appearance on The Radar Radio, where he delivered an unforgettable freestyle and brought along a live chicken.
Bien carries the live chicken as a symbolic nod to his luhya roots where they are stereotyped for their love for chicken.
His creative culturally resonant move triggered some humorous reactions from Kenyans who lauded Bien for promoting the Kenyan heritage abroad and flying the Kenyan flag up high.
This was also not the first time he led the anti-government chants internationally.
During his opening performance in Washington, D.C. on May 14, the ‘Tujiangalie’ singer led the crowd in a politically charged chant, “Ruto Must Go.”
In a viral video, the artiste asked the attendees to sing along to the chants while performing on stage in USA.
This was his first performance in the USA as his tour began on May 14 and ended on May 26. Bien has been very vocal on the issues affecting Kenyans today.
In a historic interview on The Breakfast Club, Bien addressed on the economic problems young Kenyans were experiencing.
He also talked about what he sees as a decline in the ability to speak freely under the current government.
When asked if being famous comes with duties, especially when the economy is tough, Bien agreed.
He stated that artists need to use their platforms to speak out.
“My art reflects the struggles, hopes, and reality of Kenya’s younger generation,” he said.
Bien also criticized the lack of strong opposition and praised Kenyan youth for becoming the true voices of resistance.