Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza has unveiled the 17-track lineup for his upcoming album, Alusa Continua, ahead of its scheduled November 20, 2026 release. The project features an international lineup, including American rapper 2 Chainz, Nigerian singer Oxlade and Tanzanian star Alikiba.
Other collaborators include Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka, live instrumental band The Compozers and several Kenyan artists. The announcement has raised anticipation among fans eager to hear Bien’s latest solo project.
2 Chainz, Oxlade and Alikiba Join Bien
One of the album’s headline collaborations is Signs, featuring 2 Chainz and Kenyan artist Papa Gen Z. The track appears third on the 17-song project, bringing together artists from different musical backgrounds.
Bien also collaborates with Oxlade and Øntiri on How Can I Forget. Meanwhile, Finale features Alikiba, extending the album’s reach across East and West African music scenes. Joshua Baraka and The Compozers appear on Don’t Go, adding another international collaboration to the lineup.
Album Celebrates Kenya’s Musical Heritage
Despite its international features, Alusa Continua draws heavily from Kenya’s diverse musical traditions. The project incorporates influences from Ohangla, Mugithi, Isikuti and Turkana folk music, blending traditional sounds with contemporary Afro-pop.
Kenyan artists featured on the album include Femi One, Kaycyy, Coster Ojwang, Ywaya Tajiri, Bryce One, Øntiri, Papaa Maasai, Tulwap Kipsigis and Nono Melodies. Their contributions bring different regional sounds and styles into the project.
Full ‘Alusa Continua’ Tracklist
Bien’s upcoming album contains 17 songs, including his previously released single I’ll Be Okay.
The complete tracklist is:
- Alusa Continua
- All My Enemies Are Suffering
- Signs (feat. 2 Chainz and Papa Gen Z)
- Omoka
- Kaumbete (feat. Coster Ojwang)
- Don’t Go (feat. Joshua Baraka and The Compozers)
- Run Like Water
- How Can I Forget (feat. Oxlade and Øntiri)
- I’ll Be Okay
- XOXO (feat. Ywaya Tajiri)
- P.O. Box Kakamega (feat. Bryce One)
- Blessed
- Mueni (feat. Kaycyy)
- Mayolo (feat. Femi One and Papaa Maasai)
- Finale (feat. Alikiba)
- Success (feat. Tulwap Kipsigis and Nono Melodies)
- Ah
Release Date and Fan Expectations
Alusa Continua is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026, with fans able to pre-save the album ahead of its arrival, according to the announcement. The project follows Bien’s solo releases and his work with Sauti Sol, one of Kenya’s most recognised music groups.
With its mix of international collaborations and Kenyan cultural influences, the album aims to connect local musical traditions with contemporary African and global sounds. Fans will be watching to see how the 17-track project performs when it arrives on streaming platforms.
