It appears the rivalry between Germany‑based influencer Roseline “Nyako” Otieno and Luo musician Prince Indah has entered a fresh, fiery phase. After publicly ridiculing the singer’s traditional wedding attire last month, Nyako has set her sights on his recent performance at the Kamba Festival, suggesting the artist is straying from his musical roots and even questioning his genre loyalty.
Nyako, who first sparked controversy by likening Prince Indah’s wedding garb to that of a Catholic priest and criticizing the choice of designer, ramped up her critique when the singer featured at the third edition of the Kamba Festival in Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens. Taking to TikTok, she wondered aloud whether Prince Indah planned to sing in Luo or serenade a Kamba sweetheart, implying that his decision to perform for a different ethnic audience betrayed confusion in his artistic direction.
Her video drew a storm of reactions online, with supporters of both parties weighing in. Some accused Nyako of stoking tribal divisions for views, while others questioned why she, who once danced to Prince Indah’s songs on her channel, had suddenly turned against him. A number of fans defended the musician, arguing that an artist should be free to explore new cultural spaces without being boxed in by regional expectations. Meanwhile, a vocal minority praised Nyako’s boldness, applauding her for fearlessly holding public figures to account.
This dispute follows a parallel fallout that unfolded at the Marwa Luo Awards when the event’s MC, Oga Obinna, inadvertently offended Nyako’s family by using a nickname tied to a past scandal. After widespread backlash, Obinna apologised to Nyako, explaining he hadn’t realised he was referring to her brother. The incident underscored just how closely the influencer’s online persona and personal life are intertwined, and how rapidly public sentiment can shift in her orbit.
For his part, Prince Indah has remained mostly silent on social media since the latest jabs, focusing instead on promoting his new single and upcoming tour dates. His performance at the Kamba Festival was met with enthusiastic applause from attendees, who appreciated his smooth vocals and upbeat rhythms. Festival organisers praised him for drawing a large, diverse crowd, and festival highlights underscored that music can bridge cultural divides, even if some onlookers resist that idea.
The Nyako–Prince Indah saga speaks to broader conversations in Kenya about artistry, identity, and the sometimes blurry line between publicity and genuine critique. While competition and criticism are nothing new in the entertainment industry, the speed with which a TikTok clip can ignite national debate illustrates how social media influencers like Nyako wield significant power—both to uplift and to polarise.
As both personalities continue to dominate headlines, the public will be watching closely to see whether Nyako’s provocations spur Prince Indah to respond, or whether the singer opts to let his music speak for itself. In an era where clicks and comments can translate directly into streams and ticket sales, every move counts—and for fans across Kenya, the next chapter of this feud promises to be must‑watch.
