Johnnie Walker’s AfroExchange Brings Ohangla to Mombasa with Prince Indah
MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 3 – Johnnie Walker brought its AfroExchange cultural celebration platform to Kingston Beach Resort in Mombasa, bringing together music lovers for an evening celebrating Kenyan music and cultural diversity.
Headlined by Ohangla and Afro Rhumba artist Prince Indah, popularly known as Janabi, the event brought the sounds of the Lake Region to the Coast, creating a meeting point between two cities through music, fashion and cultural identities.
Prince Indah took centre stage, delivering his signature Ohangla sound to audiences in Mombasa. His performance showcased the reach of Western Kenya’s music and its ability to resonate with audiences beyond its home region.
Through AfroExchange, Johnnie Walker continues to create opportunities for audiences to celebrate the diversity of different African music cultures and discover the connections and similarities that bring communities together.
Set against the beachside backdrop of Kingston Beach Resort, near Nyali City Mall, the Mombasa edition reflected the city’s distinctive coastal character and Swahili heritage, adding a local identity to the AfroExchange experience.
Elizabeth Otieno, Johnnie Walker Brand Manager, while speaking at the event said: ‘’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.”
She noted that 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.
“Bringing Prince Indah’s Ohangla sound to Mombasa is a powerful expression of this exchange. It is an exciting opportunity to bring the cultural richness of the Lake Region to the Coast, creating a meeting point between two distinct musical identities and inviting audiences to experience something new”, added Ms Otieno.
“Through Johnnie Walker’s AfroExchange, we are celebrating the sounds that define us, the connections that unite us and the cultural possibilities that emerge when we come together.’’
Rooted in Johnnie Walker’s Keep Walking: One Step Closer philosophy, AfroExchange is about championing the people, sounds and creative expressions shaping African culture, while inspiring us all to keep moving forward, together.
Following previous editions in Kisumu, Nanyuki and Nairobi, the platform continues its journey across Kenya, creating opportunities for audiences to discover and enjoy new sounds and experience the Africa’s diverse musical rhythm, culture and fashion.
