Nikita Kering'
Background information
Birth nameNikita Chepchumba Kering'
Born (2002-02-26) February 26, 2002
Nairobi, Kenya
Occupation(s)Musician,model
Years active2012-present
LabelsEmPawa Africa

Nikita Chepchumba Kering', popularly known as Nikita Kering', is a Kenyan musician, actress and media personality.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

She was born on February 26, 2002, in Nairobi, Kenya. She attended Riara Springs Academy, Kilimani Junior Academy and Brookhouse International School where she completed her A-level studies from a partial scholarship, given to support her musical career.[4][5]

Career

She started her career at an early age. In 2012, during an album launch by Emmy Kosgey, she sang to a huge audience, and was critically acclaimed for her performance. Afterwards, she signed a record deal with EmPawa Africa and was selected to undergo an international training and mentoring program. Nikita became a finalist during the contest, but was deemed too young to compete at the highest stage; nonetheless it brought her to the limelight.[6] After the success of her song, Ex, she was also privileged to perform at Alliance High School on 6th November 2021.

Awards

  • 2018 Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA) for Best New Artiste[7]
  • 2019 All Africa Music Awards for Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa[7]
  • 2019 All Africa Music Awards for Revelation of the African Continent[7]
  • 2021 All Africa Music Awards for Best RnB and Soul Artist[8]
  • 2021 All Africa Music Awards for Best Female Artiste East Africa[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Winning two AFRIMA Awards in 2019 changed my career Nikita Kering'". Encomium Magazine. 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  2. ↑ "Nikita Kering' beats Wizkid, Zuchu, Nandy to bag 2 awards at AFRIMA". Pulse. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  3. ↑ Anyango, Diana. "Nikita Kering' wins big at AFRIMA awards 2021". Nikita Kering' wins big at AFRIMA awards 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  4. ↑ Kimutai, Cyprian (2021-11-23). "David Rudisha hints at possible comeback after successful surgery". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  5. ↑ Woman, Urban (2021-09-08). "All You Need to Know About Nikita Kering'". Urban Woman Magazine. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  6. ↑ "Nikita Kering wins two Afrima Awards". The Star. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  7. 1 2 3 "How 16-year-old Nikita Kering' won PMVA".
  8. 1 2 Ngigi, Elizabeth (2021-11-23). "Nikita Kering wins two Afrima Awards". Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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