Bien Discloses the Surprising Cost of His Wedding
Sauti Sol’s lead vocalist, Bien Baraza Alusa, has disclosed that he spent less than half a million shillings on his wedding celebrations.
The singer, who married celebrity choreographer and dance enthusiast Chiki Kuruka in a private ceremony in 2020, shared this information during a recent conversation with former political aspirant and comedian MC Jesse.
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Bien revealed that the total cost of the event was just Sh. 300,000. “Bro, I organized a whole wedding… I’m married… a wedding, man. Back in 2020,” he passionately explained to Jesse, who had asked whether Bien and Chiki were simply living together or officially married.
The wedding was attended by only 50 guests, and Bien enforced a strict no-phone policy. He reminisced, saying, “In the morning, we went to the Attorney General and took care of everything, then had lunch with the guests, and it didn’t cost me a lot of money. I think if I spent a whole lot on that wedding, it was probably around Sh. 300,000.”
MC Jesse, surprised by the low budget, inquired about Chiki’s reaction, considering that women often prefer lavish weddings. “And did she say she was okay with that?” Jesse asked curiously.
“Yeah, she was. Everyone enjoyed a five-course meal, and all 50 guests had drinks on the house. It was an open bar, so no one paid for anything,” Bien candidly replied.
He continued to share more details about his special day, explaining, “The wedding was on a Friday, and I sent the invitations on a Wednesday to prevent guests from bringing gifts. I just didn’t want any of that—spoons, plates, and all that. Nah, I wasn’t interested in dealing with it.”
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When asked why he opted for a small and budget-friendly wedding, Bien revealed that he and Chiki had discussed their plans and reached a mutual agreement.
“We looked at everything and thought, ‘What are we really spending money on?’ Our collective decision was to focus on a better future together. Why spend 5 million on a single day of 7 hours? No, that’s not possible.”
He concluded by explaining his criteria for inviting guests: “If you’ve ever had dinner at my house, you’re welcome to my wedding. Very few people have ever been to my home.”
