Bien Performs at Macron Concert Dressed as Mobutu Sese Seko

Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza garnered significant online attention after performing at the Africa Forward Le Concert in Nairobi dressed in an outfit resembling the distinctive style of former Zairean kleptocrat, Mobutu Sese Seko. The performance took place during the Africa Forward Summit on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Bien has publicly defended his decision to engage with French President Emmanuel Macron at the summit, pushing back against accusations of betraying African interests. His wife, Chiki Kuruka, also defended fellow African artistes, including her husband, against online criticism for participating in events linked to the summit. In contrast, Kenyan musician Willy Paul expressed disappointment at not being selected to perform at the same concert.