Willis Austin Chimano, known professionally as Chimano, is a Kenyan singer and songwriter who gained recognition as a member of Sauti Sol.[1] His debut extended play, Heavy is the Crown, was released in 2022.

Career

Chimano's debut extended play, Heavy is the Crown, was released in 2022. The seven-track project explores topics of self-identity, self-love and self-acceptance.[2] That same year, Chimano announced plans to host his first solo concert, the Love and Harmony Festival. The event was scheduled to take place at the Junction Mall, and devoted to "celebrating love, harmony, inclusion and diversity".[3] However, the police canceled the event for security reasons, sparking an uproar on social media.[4]

In 2024, Chimano released the singles "Fashion" and "Do You Remember"; the latter track delves into self-discovery and trusting one's journey.[5] In November of the same year, he released the single "Monster", which has been described as a "feel-good Afro-house/dance song".[6] The song explores themes of self-worth, empowerment and resilience.[6]

Personal Life

In 2021, Chimano came out as gay.[7][8] [9]

Discography

  • Heavy is the Crown (2022)

References

  1. ^ "Curtains fall as Sauti Sol holds final concert". Citizen Digital. 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  2. ^ "Sauti Sol's Chimano explores inner self on Heavy Is the Crown EP". Music In Africa. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  3. ^ Kisera, Maryanne (2022-02-04). "Chimano Redefining Concerts with Debut 'Love And Harmony Fest'". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  4. ^ "Uproar as police cancel Sauti Sol Chimano's gig". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  5. ^ Gichovi, Murugi (2024-08-12). "Chimano Releases New Solo Single 'Do You Remember '". The Sauce. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  6. ^ a b "Kenyan artist Chimano shares new single Monster". Music In Africa. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  7. ^ "Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay". 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  8. ^ "Sauti Sol singer Chimano: 'No hiding anymore'- Kenya musician wey say e be gay". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  9. ^ "'It is 2021, I'm no longer hiding who I am,' Sauti Sol's Chimano comes out as gay". Citizen Digital. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
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