Celebrated Kenyan radio personality Joram Ndege, popularly known as DJ Xclusive, has officially married his longtime partner, Sharlet Mshai, in a colourful traditional wedding ceremony.
The couple celebrated their union on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by close family, friends and personalities from Kenya’s entertainment and media industry.
The invite-only celebration provided the couple with an opportunity to honour their love while embracing tradition and culture. Guests turned up in traditional attire and joined the newlyweds in celebrating the major milestone.
Videos and photos shared from the occasion showed guests dancing, cheering and taking part in the festivities as the couple marked the beginning of a new chapter together.
The traditional ceremony brought together people close to the couple, creating an intimate setting for the celebration.
Among those who attended was Mwalimu Rachel, DJ Xclusive’s colleague and co-host at Kiss 100 FM. Rachel took to social media to share moments from the ceremony and celebrate her longtime friend.
She affectionately referred to DJ Xclusive as her “big brother from another mother”, highlighting the close relationship they have developed over the years.
Rachel also joked about no longer being the couple’s third wheel as DJ Xclusive and Mshai officially began their married life.
The traditional wedding comes several months after DJ Xclusive proposed to Mshai in a romantic Dubai engagement. In January 2026, the radio personality popped the question against the backdrop of the iconic Burj Khalifa.
The couple shared moments from the proposal on social media, giving their followers a glimpse into the special occasion. The Dubai proposal marked another major step in their relationship after years together.
Sharlet Mshai is a digital content creator who has maintained a relatively private profile compared with her husband, who has spent years in the public eye through radio and entertainment.
Her relationship with DJ Xclusive has occasionally featured on social media, although the couple has generally kept much of their private life away from intense public scrutiny.
Their wedding therefore offered fans a rare opportunity to see the couple celebrate their relationship alongside their closest friends and family.
DJ Xclusive’s career in Kenyan media
DJ Xclusive has established himself as a familiar name in Kenya’s entertainment and radio industry.
Through his work at Kiss 100 FM, he has built a reputation as a DJ and radio personality while also becoming a recognisable figure among Kenyan audiences.
His work has placed him alongside some of the country’s most prominent radio presenters and entertainers.
His friendship with fellow media personalities, including Mwalimu Rachel, has also made him a familiar face within Kenya’s entertainment circles.
While audiences know him for his work behind the decks and on radio, his wedding offered a more personal glimpse into his life away from the studio.
Guests celebrate the couple
The invite-only nature of the traditional wedding meant that the celebration remained largely centred on the couple’s inner circle.
However, guests who attended shared snippets of the occasion online, allowing fans to catch glimpses of the celebrations.
The footage showed guests embracing the cultural significance of the ceremony as they danced and celebrated with the couple.
Traditional fashion also featured prominently, with attendees dressing for the cultural occasion.
The lively atmosphere reflected the importance of traditional wedding ceremonies in Kenyan communities, where families and friends come together to formally celebrate a union.
For DJ Xclusive and Mshai, the occasion allowed them to mark their marriage surrounded by people who have played an important role in their lives.
A new chapter for the couple
The September 5 ceremony marks the latest chapter in DJ Xclusive and Sharlet Mshai’s relationship, following their Dubai engagement earlier in the year.
From the surprise proposal beneath the Burj Khalifa to their traditional wedding months later, the couple has continued to share selected moments of their journey with the public.
Their wedding has since attracted congratulatory messages from friends, colleagues and fans celebrating the union.
As DJ Xclusive and Mshai begin married life, their traditional ceremony stands as a celebration of love, family, friendship and Kenyan culture.
For the radio personality, it also represents a personal milestone away from the spotlight that has defined much of his professional career.
