Tanzania, July 21 -- Kenyan singer and former Sauti Sol member Bien is set to represent East Africa at Afro+ Fest 2026, joining a star-studded lineup featuring some of the biggest names in African and global music.

The festival, scheduled to take place in the United States, will bring together international acts including Lil Baby, Sexyy Red, Latto, Chief Keef, Alkaline, Davido, Wizkid, Tems, Tiwa Savage and Ayra Starr, with Bien among the artists expected to perform.

The announcement adds another major international milestone to Bien's growing solo career, following the success of his debut solo album Alusa Why Are You Topless?, which introduced his sound to a wider global audience after the group's hiatus.

Known for blending Afro-pop...