Kenyan singer-songwriter Bien-Aimé Baraza, popularly known as Bien, has announced the winner of his month-long “All My Enemies Are Suffering” open verse challenge. The competition, which invited fans and emerging artists to add their own verse to the hit track, concluded with the musician naming rapper @original_stinger as the top performer.
In an Instagram story posted on Friday, November 21, 2025, Bien congratulated the winner, who walked away with a Ksh130,000 cash prize for delivering what he described as the standout verse of the challenge. He also extended his appreciation to the thousands of fans who submitted entries across TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms.
The viral hit, which has amassed 7.1 million YouTube views in just four months, is among the most successful tracks from Bien’s album Alusa Why Are You Topless. The song’s momentum has been further boosted by a newly released remix featuring Nigerian superstar Phyno. Produced by Remy Baggins, the collaboration merges East and West African influences, adding fresh layers to the song’s distinctive rhythmic foundation.
Open verse challenges where artists invite fans to record and share their own verses on a selected portion of a track have become a powerful promotional tool within the music industry, helping to expand a song’s visibility while fostering direct engagement with audiences. Bien’s challenge followed this trend, creating an explosion of user-generated content online.
Released on July 18, 2025, “All My Enemies Are Suffering” quickly became a cultural phenomenon, surpassing 1 million views within four days and securing the #1 trending position on YouTube. With its fusion of energetic Isukuti drums, contemporary beats, and bold lyrical themes of resilience and vindication, the track continues to dominate Kenya’s music scene.
