Nikita Kering
Nikita Kering | |||
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| Background information | |||
| Birth name | Nikita Chepchumba Kering | ||
| Born | February 26, 2002 Naroibi, Kenya | ||
| Occupation(s) | Musician | ||
| Labels | EmPawa Africa | ||
Nikita Chepchumba Kering popularly known as Nikita Kering, is a Kenyan musician actress and media personality. She has received multiple awards and nominations at the All Africa Music Awards in Lagos, Nigeria..[1][2]
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.[3][4].
Career
She started her career at an early age.[5] In 2012, during an album launch by Emmy Kosgey she sang to a huge audience, and was critically acclaimed for her performance.[6] 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 limelight.[7]
Awards
- 2018 Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA) for Best New Artiste[8]
- 2019 All Africa Music Awards for Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa[8]
- 2019 All Africa Music Awards for Revelation of the African Continent[8]
- 2021 All Africa Music Awards for Best RnB and Soul Artist[9]
- 2021 All Africa Music Awards for Best Female Artiste East Africa[9]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "'My voice will keep on growing'". BBC News. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ↑ FRIDAY NIGHT | Nikita Kering's star moment, retrieved 2021-11-30
- ↑ FRIDAY NIGHT | Nikita Kering's star moment, retrieved 2021-11-30
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "How 16-year-old Nikita Kering' won PMVA".
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ngigi, Elizabeth (2021-11-23). "Nikita Kering wins two Afrima Awards". Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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