Bien flexes on his hater, Sabato after “Finale” hits 20 million views
Image: Bien on why he doesn’t wear his wedding ringBien has reacted after his hit collaboration with Ali Kiba crossed 20 million views on YouTube, sharing a clip of music critic Sabato previously dismissing the track.
Posting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Bien celebrated the milestone for their song Finale, thanking fans for their support while also acknowledging what he described as continued blessings.
“Thank God for the infinite blessings he continues to send our way. To the fans who are the wind beneath our wings. Thank you for 20 million,” he wrote, before adding, “Na bado watatiiiii,” suggesting there is still more to come.
Subtle response to criticism
The video he shared included an earlier clip of Sabato questioning the longevity of the track, predicting it would quickly fade.
“Hii track nimeipatia miezi mbili, miezi tatu mtakuwa mmeisahau,” Sabato said — loosely translating to: “I give this track two or three months, and you will have forgotten about it.”
Bien countered the claim by showing the song’s rapid rise, with its YouTube views climbing from one million to 20 million in just 31 days — a pointed but subtle response to the criticism.
A major East African collaboration
Released on March 25, 2026, Finale marks a high-profile collaboration between Bien and Ali Kiba, produced by Abbah Process and filmed in Nairobi. The track also represents their first major link-up since their 2016 hit Unconditionally Bae.
The song quickly gained traction, becoming the first Kenyan release of 2026 to surpass one million YouTube views within 24 hours. Its success was further driven by a viral dance challenge and a star-studded video featuring appearances from Khaligraph Jones and Dennis Ombachi.
Chart success and growing impact
Finale has since topped charts on platforms like Apple Music and YouTube across Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, while also gaining traction internationally.
The milestone highlights Bien’s continued evolution beyond his time with Sauti Sol, even as critics like Sabato have questioned his solo trajectory and past collaborations with Tanzanian artists.
While Bien has largely avoided direct engagement with such criticism, he has occasionally dismissed detractors as clout chasers — and this latest post appears to reinforce his preference for letting results speak for themselves.
With Finale continuing to grow well beyond the timeline predicted by critics, Bien’s message is clear: the run is far from over.
