[1] Ohangla was mainly associated with vigorous gyration of the hips, suggestive dances, obscene lyrics and liberal changaa (illicit brew) drinking among fans and players.
In the olden days, ohangla was mainly played at funerals, beer parties and during Yawo rut (a celebration to mark the birth of twins).
[2] Ohangla, a traditional musical outfit originally associated with the Luo, community of western Kenya has been reborn and restored and now cuts across age groups and tribal lines.Present ohangla whose original beats and vocal harmonies have been infused with modern instruments is used for common entertainment, including at wedding parties and campaign rallies.
[3] But ohangla has now been reloaded unlike in the olden days when the music was mainly enjoyed by middle aged and old men and women from the Luo community.
It is not surprising to hear a person from the Kikuyu tribe, humming the lyrics of ohangla, which never misses from the entertainment menu at any major event in Kenya today.