Bien announces winner for ‘All My Enemies Are Suffering’ challenge

Multitalented musician and songwriter Bien‑Aimé Baraza, alias Bien, has announced the winner for the ‘All My Enemies Are Suffering’ challenge after a month-long open verse challenge of his hit song.

In an Instagram story on Friday, November 21, 2025, the celebrated Kenyan Afro-pop star, Bien, went on, and he congratulated the winner who pocketed Ksh130K.

In the post, Bien named rapper @original_stinger as the winner of his “All My Enemies Are Suffering” challenge while awarding him Ksh130,000 for his standout verse.

“Congratulations to @original-stinger,” Bien wrote.

All My Enemies are Suffering hitmaker went on to thank all his fans who participated in the open verse challenge across various social media platforms.

“Thanks to everyone that participated,” he added.

The viral song’s music video has garnered 7.1 million views in 4 months, easily making its mark as the biggest hit off his “Alusa Why Are You Topless” album.

Also, Bien released a remix featuring Nigeria’s Phyno. The track, produced by Remy Baggins, has brought together talent from the East and West of the continent to bring new textures and harmonies to the song’s chanting spine.

Notably, the Open Verse Challenge is a social media event where an artist provides a track with a blank space (an open verse), and fans/participants are invited to record their own verse while singing or rapping over that section and share it on platforms like TikTok or Instagram, typically using a dedicated hashtag.

A popular trend in popular music, open verse challenges are synonymous with increasing a song’s visibility and reach across social media platforms as well as fostering engagement with fans and the music community.

The hit

The Kenyan Afro-pop star’s single, ‘All My Enemies Are Suffering’, released on the 18th of July 2025, had surpassed 1 million views in just four days after release and quickly became the #1 trending song on YouTube.

The song blends upbeat rhythms with hard-hitting lyrics, touching on themes of resilience, triumph, and perhaps a bit of sweet revenge. With the intense energy of Isukuti drums, modern beats, and an unforgettable hook, it’s no wonder this song is taking over the airwaves.

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