Savara, one of the talented artists from Sauti Sol, recently sat down for an interview on Obinna Live with comedian and radio host Obinna. The two, who have been friends for years, had a lively conversation, reminiscing about old times. Savara even jokingly thanked Obinna’s team for helping him get to where he is today, playfully adding that Obinna used to struggle back in the day.
As the conversation flowed, the topic of love came up, and Obinna was quick to ask the Show You Off hitmaker how he met his wife, Yvonne Endo.
You’d think that being a popular musician, Savara would have an easy time winning over the ladies. But when he first met Yvonne, things didn’t go as expected.
“Hakuwa ananilike, alikuwa anaona nikiwa wa kiherehere,” he revealed with a chuckle. (“She didn’t like me at first; she thought I was too hyper.”)
Savara explained that Yvonne initially judged him based on his flashy personality and his status as an artist, assuming he was a ladies’ man.
“Alikuwa anafikiria mimi ni mtu wa magaldem juu mimi ni msanii, lakini haikuwa ivo kumbe,” he shared. (“She thought I was a womanizer just because I’m an artist, but that wasn’t the case.”)
A Hilarious First Encounter
Yvonne and Savara first met at a festival. At the time, Savara was feeling a little confident—perhaps helped by a few drinks—and decided to approach her. In a bold and humorous move, he introduced himself as a stripper.
“I told her that I was a stripper, and she just laughed,” he recalled, clearly amused by the memory.
Despite the rocky start, Savara was determined to keep in touch. He made sure to get Yvonne’s number, and by early 2018, the two had made things official.
Keeping Their Love Private
For a while, the couple chose to keep their relationship away from the public eye, wanting to avoid unnecessary scrutiny. Over time, fans got glimpses of their love story, especially during Sol Family, the reality show that followed the lives of Sauti Sol and their Sol Generation proteges.
When asked about marriage, Savara made it clear that he doesn’t feel pressured to put a ring on it just because people expect him to.
“A ring is just a symbol of something. Kuna wale wako na rings huko nje lakini bado si happy,” he said. (“There are people with rings out there, but they’re still not happy.”)
Who is Yvonne Endo?
Yvonne Endo is a Kenyan-Japanese artist and designer who grew up in Nairobi. Alongside her sister, she runs a luxury clothing brand. Despite Savara’s initial antics, Yvonne eventually saw beyond the celebrity persona and fell in love with the man behind the music.
Their love story is a reminder that first impressions aren’t everything—and that sometimes, a little humor and persistence go a long way!
Talent pays, this is evident through the recent 50 million deal that Bien scooped. Bien Aime Barasa is a member of the legendary Kenyan band Sauti Sol.
This good news comes days after the four band members announced that they will be going solo in their music career.
From the record deal, Bien has released a solo EP project titled Bald Men Love Better featuring the popular pianist by the name Aaron Rimbui.
Bien’s Monthly Salary
Quick calculations reveals that Bien will be earning a sum of 16, 667 million in a year which is 1.4 million per month. Believe it or not, that is nearly the amount that the Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta earns.
If you have a talent, this is proof that you can make a living out of your talent.
The deal that Bien has landed has been handled under sol generation meaning that the legendary soloist will be joining the likes of Bensol and Nviiri story teller.
Bien: Press Release
It is crystal now that Sauti Sol have decided to take things a notch hire. From the press release given by sol generation’s management team, the manager noted:
“As a business, we have grown in the last two years. We were a record label but we are no longer a record label but a creative arts company.
“We are taking a Kenyan product and exporting it for global markets. We have two amazing artists, Bensoul and Nviiri and during the Covid-19 period, we took time and re-engineered how we do our business,” Said Sol Generation General Manager William Nanjero.
Sauti sol band members
Sauti sol does not only have a record label now but rather a creative arts firm. During the press release, Bien added:
“We are all in each other’s art, and we are learning each other, to be individuals and supporting one another while at the same time we are giving you guys the best revolution of art I think Kenya has ever seen.
“This is a company that’s just growing and I’m happy that you guys are able to see Polycarp in his individuality. Polycarp is an amazing singer, he’s an amazing songwriter and an amazing song producer,” Said Bien.
Bien Aime
If you have been kin, you’ld have realized that Polycarp (Fancy Fingers) who is the band’s instrumentalist has also released a classic song called “How I met your mother”.
The other two band members, Delvin and Chimano are yet to release their singles. A quick lesson from this great news is that talent, when used appropriately can be a lucrative source of income.
Bien’s first track on the Album with Rimbui “Bald Men Anthem”
