Chimano’s Financial Truths: Lessons from a Life in Music | EP 73

In this episode, Chimano dives into a candid conversation, addressing rumors about stolen money and reflecting on financial lessons learned as an artist. From navigating the challenges of a breakup with Sauti Sol to finding contentment with a trusted Range Rover, Chimano offers a unique perspective on life and finances. They discuss Kenya's socio-political climate, including protesting against the finance bill and advocating for government accountability. The episode explores Chimano’s early money experiences, their journey from journalism to music, and the financial struggles faced while establishing Sauti Sol as African music icons. Insights include financial learnings from touring Europe, adopting Loop's financial features, and managing band salaries and expenses by living together. Chimano also shares milestones like buying their first car, moving out, and the transformative impact of the Live and Die in Africa tour. This episode was shot on 16th July 2024 Chapters ⏳ 0:00 Intro 1:35 Sponsor s/o 2:08 Guest Intro 4:58 Protesting 9:30 What was your perspective on making money 16:00 Then vs Now 19:06 Did you consider your earning potential when choosing your career? 22:50 How did y'all manage your finances as a group ? 30:10 Did signing with a label change anything? 37:15 Living in abroad as a band trying to make it 40:49 Moving in with one another 57:22 Sauti Sol changing point 1:00:13 The cost of setting up a big production 1:05:10 Was their a feeling of disconnect between you & your audience 1:10:35 How do you justify a salary increment 1:16:20 What are you doing with your money? 1:23:36 The allure of private gigs 1:30:21 The Break up 1:38:38 Did you panic? 1:40:10 Wrap up Follow Chimano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamchimano/ Twitter: https://x.com/iamchimano Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamchimano Check out our sponsors: ✨LOOP Download the app today, available on App store and Playstore 🔗 https://loopconsumer.go.link/?adj_t=1gebfzl8&adj_campaign=Financially+Incorrect FXPESA 💹 Are you looking for a financial solution to boost your investment style? Check out FXPesa Start your trading journey ✨ 📝Demo: https://shorturl.at/izDMc ⌛Live: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux 📚Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye 🤔 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC Follow us on: 📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financially_inc/ 🦜X: https://x.com/FinanciallyInc 💃🏽 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financially_inc 👉🏽 FB: https://shorturl.at/7Y9Qj