BIO

Fancy Fingers, Grammy Award-winning artist, guitarist, producer, and visionary, part of the iconic band Sauti Sol, is a trailblazer in global music. With a career that transcends borders, he has carved a niche as a genre-defying artist, captivating audiences with his masterful fusion of African-inspired guitar melodies, modern soundscapes, and pulsating African rhythms.

Renowned for his creative genius, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Sauti Sol's celebrated discography, positioning the band as one of Africa's most influential musical acts. His prowess as a producer and composer has earned him accolades as a driving force in the industry, as seen with the recent success of the Arbantone track 'Kudade that garnered 1.9M streams in less than a month of its release. This success illustrated Fancy's ability to fuse new and existing sounds together.

A closer look at Fancy Fingers' discography reveals a rich tapestry of creativity and purpose. Father Studies is a deeply personal and heartfelt initiative, aimed at inspiring young fathers to be emotionally and physically present for their children, especially his son Sulwe. His albums showcase a dynamic range of talent, including POTLUCK, a trailblazing Afro-LoFi project that fuses traditional African sounds with contemporary LoFi aesthetics, and LOVE LANGUAGE, a collaborative masterpiece celebrating female artists across Africa, featuring talents like Karun (Kenya), Azawi (Uganda), Banana Overdose (Somalia), and Simmy (South Africa), with more exciting collaborations on the horizon.

As part of his love for African culture, his audiences will get to experience a new eclectic sound with the release of his upcoming album 'Jawaya Jathum' on which he has collaborated with a friend & beloved Kenyan Benga artist Winyo.

Beyond his musical endeavors, Fancy Fingers is a champion for diversity and cultural preservation. Through Sol Kids, he combines his love for storytelling and education to celebrate African heritage, empowering children through literature and cultural initiatives that inspire pride and inclusivity and has seen him work with UNICEF on championing this agenda.

GRAMMY AWARD

WINNING GUITARIST,

ARTIST & PRODUCER

DISCOGRAPHY:

FATHER STUDIES

2021

Dedicated to inspiring young dads to be physically and emotionally

present for their little ones, especially his son Sulwe.

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POTLUCK

2022

A groundbreaking Afro-LoFi album that harmonizes traditional African sounds and rhythms with modern LoFi elements, marking the first edition of many.

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LOVE LANGUAGE

2023

A collection of musical works showcasing female artists from across Africa, featuring Karun (Kenya), Azawi (Uganda), and BananasOverdose (Somalia), with more exciting collaborations

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JAWAYA JATHUM

2025

Jawaya Jathum is a 15-track Luo album by Fancy Fingers and Winyo, fusing traditional sounds with modern influences to celebrate the influence of Luo culture in music.