Mombasa got a taste of Western Kenya's musical culture as Prince Indah brought his signature Ohangla sound to the Coast during Johnnie Walker's AfroExchange cultural celebration.
Held at Kingston Beach Resort, the event brought together music lovers for an evening celebrating Kenya's musical diversity, with the popular Ohangla and Afro Rhumba artist, popularly known as Janabi, headlining the experience.
The Mombasa edition created a cultural meeting point between the Lake Region and the Coast, using music, fashion and cultural identities to highlight the connections between different Kenyan communities.
Prince Indah Brings Ohangla to the Coast
Prince Indah took centre stage, introducing his signature sound to audiences in Mombasa and showcasing the reach of Western Kenya's music beyond its home region.
His performance reflected the idea behind AfroExchange, a platform through which Johnnie Walker seeks to expose audiences to different African music cultures while creating opportunities for communities to connect through shared experiences.
Set against the beachside backdrop of Kingston Beach Resort, near Nyali City Mall, the event also embraced Mombasa's distinctive coastal character and Swahili heritage.
The experience brought together two distinct musical identities, allowing audiences to enjoy the sounds of the Lake Region in a coastal setting.
Johnnie Walker's Vision for AfroExchange
Speaking at the event, Johnnie Walker Brand Manager Elizabeth Otieno said the platform is designed to celebrate African creativity and encourage cultural exchange.
"At Johnnie Walker, we believe that African culture moves forward when we open ourselves to new experiences, embrace different perspectives and bring people together. That is the spirit of AfroExchange. It's about celebrating the diversity of African music and the creativity of the people behind it, creating opportunities for different sounds, stories and cultures to connect, influence one another and discover new possibilities," she said.
Otieno described bringing Prince Indah's Ohangla sound to Mombasa as an opportunity to introduce the cultural richness of the Lake Region to coastal audiences.
She added that AfroExchange celebrates the sounds that define different communities while highlighting the connections that emerge when cultures come together.
AfroExchange Continues Its Journey Across Kenya
Rooted in Johnnie Walker's Keep Walking: One Step Closer philosophy, AfroExchange celebrates the people, sounds and creative expressions shaping African culture.
The platform has previously held editions in Kisumu, Nanyuki and Nairobi, with its latest stop in Mombasa continuing its journey across Kenya.
Through the initiative, Johnnie Walker aims to create opportunities for audiences to discover new sounds, experience different cultural expressions and appreciate the diversity of African music, fashion and identity.
