Nikita Kering

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Background information
Birth nameNikita Chepchumba Kering'
Also known as....
Born (2002-02-26) 26 February 2002 (age 22)
Nairobi, Kenya
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • model
Years active2012–present
LabelsEmPawa Africa

Nikita Chepchumba Kering' (born 26 February 2002) is a Kenyan musician, actress and media personality. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Kering' was born on 26 February 2002 in Nairobi. She is the forth born in a family of five. [4] 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. [5] [6]

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. [7] After the success of her song, Ex, she was also privileged to perform at Alliance High School on 6th November 2021.

Awards

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