Nikita Kering

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Nikita Kering
Birth nameNikita Chepchumba Kering
Born (2002-02-26) February 26, 2002 (age 20)
Nairobi, Kenya
Occupation(s)Musician
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 26th, 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.[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]

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. ^ https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/nyambs. "Nikita Kering wins two Afrima Awards". The Star. Retrieved 2021-12-07. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  7. ^ a b c "How 16-year-old Nikita Kering' won PMVA".
  8. ^ a b Ngigi, Elizabeth (2021-11-23). "Nikita Kering wins two Afrima Awards". Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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