Sauti Sol’s Austin Chimano, on Sunday, September 29, 2025, made headlines with his performance at the Blankets & Wine.
Nairobi News understands Chimano was among performers at the Blanket & Wine event and oh boy, he gave an impressive show.
The singer stepped on stage rocking a purple suit with protruding shoulder pads.
Midway his set, the musician literally gave his fans their flowers in form of a flower bouquet.
While his performance thrilled a section of Kenyans, many picked issue with him over his choice of costume and general behavior on stage.
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A multitude of netizens dragged Chimano online for trying too hard to imitate American star Sam Smith.
A host of Kenyans blasted Chimano after his ‘gayish’ performance.
According to most of his critics, the musician should change the type of music he does not to mention his performance style.
Many insisted that the kind of music he sings is not for the Kenyan market and that he should focus on targeting the West, where he might taste success.
This is not the first time Chimano is facing backlash over his sexual preference and the style of his music.
Most even claimed he was the hindering force behind the fall or Sauti Sol.
His critics have been of the opinion that his gay tendencies played a role in sending Sauti Sol’s fans away.
