Thursday, December
04, 2025 - Kenyan singer, Bien Aimé Baraza, has offered fans a rare glimpse
into the cultural world of Luhya bullfighting and the financial rewards tied to
victory.
Speaking on the Mic Cheque podcast, the My
Enemies Are Suffering hitmaker revealed that he currently owns a
bull named after his former band, Sauti Sol.
Bien explained that the bull is still undergoing training
and has yet to participate in a fight.
He previously owned another bull called Shisundi, inspired
by the Luhya word for darkness.
“Niko na bull nilikuwa na mbili moja inaitwa Shisundi ni
ya black, kwa kiluhya darkness inamaanishi Shisundi na yengine Sauti Sol,”
he said.
“Shisundi iliuzwa lakini Sauti Sol ndio imebaki na
inaundergo training.”
According to Bien, bullfighting is deeply rooted in Kakamega
County, particularly in Ikolomani and Khayega, where matches take place every
Saturday morning.
Larger league fights are held in bustling local markets,
drawing huge crowds and heavy betting.
“The only place yenye iko na bullfighting ni Ikolomani,
Khayega, Kakamega County, every Saturday asubuhi,” he explained.
“The big league fight hufanyika kwa soko.”
Bien broke down how winnings are calculated: “Fight moja
ni Ksh25k, bull. Ikishinda unalipwa Ksh50k then unalipa Ksh5k kwa association
alafu unachukua Ksh45k unaenda nayo.”
He also noted that Senator Boni Khalwale, famously nicknamed
the “Bullfighter,” owns one of the most successful champion bulls.
“Boni Khalwale ako
na bull yenye ni champion,” Bien revealed.
Interestingly, Bien shared that bulls are often trained by
children in the community.
“Bulls are trained to fight by children,” he stated, adding
that he envisions a modernized league system where fans could bet on matches
just like football.
“Nimekuwa nikifikiria sana kuweka hiyo bullfighting kwa
league mnaweza bet because kama unawatch AFC basically unaweza watch
bullfighting,” he added.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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