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Why Nviiri chose silence after leaving Sol Generation

Nviiri, the "Pombe Sigara" hit maker during his performance at Blankets and Wine's 'Kenyan Summer Season' which took place at Ngong Racecourse on December 22, 2019. PHOTO | THOMAS RAJULA

Songwriter Nviiri The Storyteller has opened up about why he has been musically quiet since leaving Sol Generation Records after five years. While his former colleague Bensoul, with whom he left the label at the same time, has remained active, releasing hits and playing shows, Nviiri has been missing in action.

It has been suggested that the departure of Sol Generation and the Sauti Sol band's decision to take a musical break has had a setback effect on him, as what was seen as his main support system in terms of his musical development is no longer in place.