Evans Ochieng Owino, professionally known as Prince Indah, is a Kenyan Ohangla and Afro‑rhumba musician widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern Luo‑style music. He has earned the nickname the “King of Ohangla” for his energetic stage performances, fusion of traditional Luo rhythms with contemporary beats, and chart‑topping hits such as Adhiambo, Nyakisumu, Osiepe, and Mashabiki.
| Full name | Evans Ochieng Owino |
| Date of birth | 9 August 1994 |
| Place of birth | Murumba Village, Siaya County, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| County of Origin | Siaya County, Nyanza |
| Partner | Winnie Nyamigori (Nyar Migori) |
| Children | One daughter, Kamara (Kamala) |
| Occupations | Musician, singer, composer, Ohangla performer |
| Net worth | Estimates range from about USD 450,000–1.5 million to ≈KSh 2 billion, |
Early Life and Education
Prince Indah was born on 9 August 1994 in Murumba Village, Siaya County, Kenya. He began schooling at Daima Primary School in Huruma, Nairobi, then moved to Oloma Murumba Primary School in Siaya, completing his primary education in 2008.
He later joined Missions of Hope High School in Machakos but discontinued his studies in Form 3 after his mother’s death.
Career
Prince Indah’s music career began informally in Nairobi nightclubs, where he was drawn to live Ohangla shows in the Huruma area.
His enthusiasm caught the attention of Emma Jalamo, an established Ohangla artist and his paternal uncle, who invited him to join the Ramogi Ohangla Rhumba (R.O.R) Band as a percussionist and backup singer.
He gradually rose to become a curtain‑raiser for Jalamo before launching his solo career. In September 2014, he released his debut album Cinderella, which featured tracks such as Cinderella, Pokna, and Uchumi and quickly gained traction among fans of Ohangla.
Two years later, in December 2016, he dropped Tenda Wema, marking his formal departure from R.O.R and the formation of his own band, Malaika Ohangla Rhumba Band (M.O.R).
His 2017 album Weche Hera, which includes the hit Nyakisumu Part 2, solidified his status as a top Ohangla act. Subsequent projects such as Kitabu Mar Hera (2023) and Puonj Mag Dak (The Album Formula 5) (2023) have kept him at the forefront of the genre, regularly trending on major streaming platforms.
Indah is known for his packed live shows, collaborations with artists such as Jose Chameleone, Bien, and Mr Seed, and for helping popularize Ohangla among younger and urban audiences across Kenya and East Africa.
Personal Life
Prince Indah is married to Winnie Nyamigori (often styled Nyar Migori), a woman from Migori County. The couple held a traditional wedding ceremony in Migori County in 2025, after a long‑standing relationship that fans had followed over the years.
They have one daughter named Kamara (or Kamala in some reports), whose existence Prince Indah occasionally references in interviews and social‑media posts, though he generally keeps his family life low‑key.
Net Worth
Estimates of Prince Indah’s net worth vary across Kenyan entertainment outlets, reflecting the difficulty of verifying private earnings. Some media outlets place his net worth at around 2 billion Kenyan shillings, while others cite a more conservative range of about USD 450,000–1.5 million.
Discography
- Cinderella (2014) – Debut studio album featuring Cinderella, Pokna, and Uchumi
- Tenda Wema (2016) – Studio album anchored by the title track Tenda Wema
- Weche Hera (2017) – Studio album including hits like Nyakisumu Part 2, Mama Watoto, and Ouma Wuod Ogango
- Kitabu Mar Hera (2023) – Studio album with tracks such as Kido Mar Hera, Duk Jawiro, and Angeli Wuod Siaya
- Puonj Mag Dak (The Album Formula 5) (2023) – Studio album featuring Osiepe, Twanga Pepeta, and Dichol
- Stand‑alone singles: Nyar Migori, Mashabiki, Adhiambo, and The Way You Are (feat. Jose Chameleone) among many others released between 2023 and 2025.
His catalog spans dozens of singles and EPs, with many tracks shared widely on streaming and video platforms.
Awards and Nominations
Prince Indah has received recognition at both cultural and national‑level honors. In 2024, he was awarded one of Kenya’s highest civilian honors for his contribution to the arts and promotion of Luo culture through music.
Reports also note that he has won or been nominated for several regional music‑award categories, including Ohangla Artist of the Year and Male Video of the Year, while his widespread streaming numbers and viewership counts are frequently cited as informal markers of his impact in the industry.
