Prince Indah denies claims his bodyguards assaulted Luhya musician Emmanuel Musindi

Prince Indah. [Courtesy, facebook]

Ohangla musician Prince Indah has firmly denied allegations that his bodyguards assaulted celebrated Luhya musician Emmanuel Musindi during the ODM @20 celebration held at Mama Ngina Waterfront, Mombasa, over the weekend.

The accusations surfaced after communication strategist Philip Etale posted on Facebook claiming that Musindi was allegedly beaten by Indah’s security team when he attempted to greet him as a fellow artist shortly after his performance. 

According to Etale, Musindi sustained serious injuries from the attack and was receiving treatment in a Kakamega hospital.

However, Prince Indah dismissed the claims as inaccurate and misleading, stating that he did not travel with any of his security personnel to the event due to logistical constraints.

In a statement shared on his social media pages, Indah clarified that the alleged involvement of his security team was “baseless and not factual”.

“At the celebration, due to logistical reasons and constraint of time, I did not travel to the event with any of my security teams,” he said. 

“Consequently, the allegation of involvement of any of my security team in such an attack is not only baseless but also not factual.”

He further expressed deep respect for Emmanuel Musindi, praising his contribution to the Kenyan music industry and rejecting any suggestion that he would tolerate or sanction violence against a colleague.

“I hold immense respect and utmost veneration towards my brother and fellow artist Mr Emmanuel Musindi. An attack on an artist is not only on the individual but also on the entire industry,” he noted.

Prince Indah called for an immediate and thorough investigation to establish the facts surrounding the incident. 

He also confirmed that both he and his security team are ready to cooperate fully with law enforcement.

“I am willing and ready to assist and comply with any investigative processes as far as the indicated attack is concerned. My security team is also available to abide by any investigative procedures.”

He concluded by wishing Musindi a speedy recovery while urging authorities to bring the actual perpetrators to justice.

“I beseech relevant authorities to take immediate action in bringing to book the perpetrators of this heinous act.”