Nikita Chepchumba Kering', popularly known as Nikita Kering', is a Kenyan musician, actress and media personality.
Early life and education
She was born on February 26, 2002, in
Nairobi
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. 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.
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.
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
* 2019
All Africa Music Awards
All Africa Music Awards (also referred to as AFRIMA) is an annual awards event. The awards event was established by the International Committee AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) to reward and celebrate musical works, talents ...
for Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
* 2019
All Africa Music Awards
All Africa Music Awards (also referred to as AFRIMA) is an annual awards event. The awards event was established by the International Committee AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union (AU) to reward and celebrate musical works, talents ...
for Revelation of the African Continent
* 2021 All Africa Music Awards for Best RnB and Soul Artist
* 2021 All Africa Music Awards for Best Female Artiste East Africa
References
Kenyan musicians
21st-century Kenyan actresses
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2002 births
Living people
Kenyan women musicians