{"id":220401,"date":"2024-07-30T11:29:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T08:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=220401"},"modified":"2024-07-30T11:29:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T08:29:54","slug":"bien-clarifies-that-while-he-is-otile-browns-biggest-fan-he-does-not-wish-to-be-compared-to-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/bien-clarifies-that-while-he-is-otile-browns-biggest-fan-he-does-not-wish-to-be-compared-to-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Bien clarifies that while he is Otile Brown&#8217;s biggest fan, he does not wish to be compared to him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bien Aime Baraza has decided to steer clear of the debate over Kenya&#8217;s international music presence, which was sparked by Otile Brown\u2019s claim that no East African artists have achieved global status.<\/p>\n<p>CHECK OUT:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yb2utKNCp1\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/otile-brown-responds-to-willy-pauls-claim-of-being-better-than-him\/\">Otile Brown Responds To Willy Paul&#8217;s Claim Of Being Better Than Him<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Otile Brown Responds To Willy Paul&#8217;s Claim Of Being Better Than Him&#8221; &#8212; Ghafla! Kenya\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/otile-brown-responds-to-willy-pauls-claim-of-being-better-than-him\/embed\/#?secret=G8NqncR3G9#?secret=yb2utKNCp1\" data-secret=\"yb2utKNCp1\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Despite Otile&#8217;s controversial remark, which has led to divided opinions and led some to cite Sauti Sol&#8217;s success as a counterpoint, Bien has opted to stay neutral.<\/p>\n<p>Bien\u2019s Response<br \/>\nThe singer-songwriter emphasized that his primary goal is to create music that he enjoys and finds fulfilling, rather than seeking international fame.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really don\u2019t care if I go international or not,\u201d Bien said, highlighting that his focus is on personal expression through music rather than global recognition.<\/p>\n<p>He also suggested that Otile&#8217;s comments were likely a publicity stunt to promote his upcoming project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet him talk. I hope he\u2019s about to release a new song. You know Otile loves the spotlight. Let him show his skills. Otile should not be talking. He\u2019s speaking like what? Otile just released a whole album that didn\u2019t go anywhere. Not a single track has trended.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ALSO CHECK OUT:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"SOKfD7acRU\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/otile-brown-dissapointed-with-fans-after-release-of-his-album\/\">Otile Brown Dissapointed With Fans After Release Of His Album<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Otile Brown Dissapointed With Fans After Release Of His Album&#8221; &#8212; Ghafla! Kenya\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/otile-brown-dissapointed-with-fans-after-release-of-his-album\/embed\/#?secret=XRjrgORu1Z#?secret=SOKfD7acRU\" data-secret=\"SOKfD7acRU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Despite their differences, Bien admitted that he still listens to Otile&#8217;s music, even if the feeling isn&#8217;t mutual.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI listen to Otile. I\u2019m his fan, but he doesn\u2019t like me,\u201d Bien stated.<\/p>\n<p>Otile has a history of engaging in feuds with fellow artists, but it\u2019s clear he\u2019s not backing down this time.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Bien\u2019s full interview below;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bien Aime Baraza has decided to steer clear of the debate over Kenya&#8217;s international music presence, which was sparked by Otile Brown\u2019s claim that no East African artists have achieved global status. 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