Polycarp Otieno (Fancy Fingers)

Guitarist, Producer, and Co-Founder of Sauti Sol

Fancy Fingers — the Grammy-winning guitarist and producer from Kenya’s trailblazing band Sauti
Sol — is redefining African music through innovation, authenticity, and emotional depth. A creative
force within Sauti Sol’s globally celebrated sound, Fancy has since expanded his artistry into solo
projects that blend his signature guitar work with futuristic production and pan-African collaborations.
From the intimate fatherhood-centered Father Studies to Love Language, a tribute to female artists
across the continent, and the Afro-LoFi gem Potluck, Fancy’s work straddles the personal and the
powerful. His upcoming 2025 album Jawaya Jathum (with Benga icon Winyo) is a bold homage to
Luo heritage — and a testament to his lifelong commitment to storytelling through sound.
As the co-founder of the Jawaya guitar line — crafted in Kenya by Afrika Guitars — Fancy Fingers is
not just playing instruments; he’s building a legacy. His initiatives like Sol Kids, created in
collaboration with UNICEF, champion diversity, African pride, and educational empowerment for
children across the continent.
A boundary-pusher in every sense, Fancy Fingers continues to shape the next chapter of African
music with heart, skill, and vision.