Nikita Kering
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nikita Chepchumba Kering' |
| Born | 26 February 2002 Nairobi, Kenya |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | EmPawa Africa |
Nikita Chepchumba Kering' (born 26 February 2002) is a Kenyan musician, actress and media personality.[1][2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Kering' was born on 26 February 2002 in Nairobi. 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[edit]
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.[citation needed] 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "Winning two AFRIMA Awards in 2019 changed my career Nikita Kering'". Encomium Magazine. 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ "Nikita Kering' beats Wizkid, Zuchu, Nandy to bag 2 awards at AFRIMA". Pulse. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ Anyango, Diana. "Nikita Kering' wins big at AFRIMA awards 2021". Nikita Kering' wins big at AFRIMA awards 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ Kimutai, Cyprian (2021-11-23). "David Rudisha hints at possible comeback after successful surgery". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
- ^ Woman, Urban (2021-09-08). "All You Need to Know About Nikita Kering'". Urban Woman Magazine. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
- ^ "Nikita Kering wins two Afrima Awards". The Star. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ^ a b c "How 16-year-old Nikita Kering' won PMVA".
- ^ a b Ngigi, Elizabeth (2021-11-23). "Nikita Kering wins two Afrima Awards". Retrieved 2021-11-27.