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Viral sensation Bradley Marongo—better known as the Gen Z Goliath—has officially broken his silence on his unexpected collaboration with Afro-pop legend Bien. And the story behind it is straight out of a movie.
Fresh from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where he was spotted jetting off to Europe for a secret acting project, Marongo shocked local bloggers with the inside scoop on how he became the surprise star in Bien’s upcoming music venture.
“Bien is like a brother to me. The trip to his place costs Sh50 on a bodaboda. He just called and said, ‘I need you on this project,’ like it was that simple,” Marongo said, still seemingly stunned by the turn of events. “He sorted out my stay, no questions asked. I had to say yes.”
But here’s the jaw-dropper: it was their first time meeting. Still, the chemistry was instant.
“He didn’t treat me like some internet guy. He treated me like blood. That was my first time meeting the Bien everyone hypes online, and let me tell you—he’s even better in real life,” he added.
The two first sent shockwaves through the internet when a hilarious video of Bien struggling to fill Bradley’s massive shoes went viral in late April. Though details about their actual project remain under wraps, that moment cemented the duo’s bizarre but captivating bond in the public eye.
And while many thought it was just another TikTok skit, what they witnessed was the beginning of a powerful cultural fusion—two icons from very different worlds crossing paths in a moment that could only happen in Kenya.
From Protest Icon to International Star
Bradley Marongo rose to fame seemingly overnight in mid-2024, during Kenya’s explosive anti-government protests that rocked the country and forced the government to pull back the infamous Finance Bill.
Towering above crowds in his signature streetwear—basketball jerseys, shorts, and sandals made from recycled tires—Marongo became a symbol of youth resilience. His images flooded social media, earning him the nickname Gen Z Goliath and opening doors to media appearances, endorsements, and now, music and film.
The Titan of Tunes
On the other side stands Bien—a living legend. As the frontman of Sauti Sol, he helped shape modern East African music, and even after the band’s hiatus, his solo career soared. From global stages to a Grammy Award for his songwriting on Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall, Bien is a pillar of Kenyan creativity and global Afrobeat dominance.
His latest album, Alusa Why Are You Topless?, has already earned critical acclaim and showcased his unmatched blend of soul, wit, and musical depth.
An Unlikely Duo, A Cultural Earthquake
While no official collaboration has been released yet, the pairing of Marongo and Bien feels like the start of something seismic. On one end, a social media phenom born from protest. On the other, a musical giant with international accolades.
Kenya may have just witnessed the birth of its most unexpected power duo.
And if their creative energies align the way their first video did—brace yourself. Something massive is coming.
Stay tuned.
