Ohana Swimwear
Ohana Family Wear Limited is a pioneering Kenyan swimwear and lifestyle brand redefining African fashion through bold design, cultural storytelling, and functional performance wear. Founded in 2018 by Kenyan entrepreneur Neema Nkatha Kinoti, Ohana was born from a simple but powerful realization: the global swimwear industry lacked authentic African representation.
What began as a personal search for African-inspired swimwear evolved into a purpose-driven brand celebrating African identity, confidence, and movement. Ohana creates premium swimwear, modest swimwear, resortwear, and sportswear that fuse vibrant African aesthetics with modern silhouettes, comfort, and performance.
More than fashion, Ohana is part of a larger movement to shift narratives around African participation in swimming and water culture, while championing inclusivity, representation, and heritage through design.
The brand has gained international recognition, with features in leading global platforms and exhibitions, including the Design Museum in London, where Ohana’s work was showcased as part of an exhibition celebrating a century of swimming. Ohana has also collaborated with institutions and brands across tourism, conservation, fashion, and cultural sectors, positioning the brand at the intersection of fashion, impact, and African storytelling.
Proudly 100% made in Kenya, Ohana is committed to ethical local manufacturing, sustainable growth, and creating products that carry the spirit of Africa onto beaches, poolsides, resorts, and global runways.
At its core, Ohana is about identity, confidence, culture, and belonging, inviting the world to experience African luxury through swim and resort wear.
