If there is one singer in East Africa with a voice that many female singers can’t match, it is Nikita Kering’. The multiple award-winning Kenyan singer and songwriter joins the group of featured female artists from the continent who exude confidence, compassion and, of course, fierceness. Kering’ has all of this in spades, having built a formidable career at just 22 years old.

Nikita Kering was born in Nairobi on February 26, 2002, to Anne and Joseph Kering. She is the only daughter to her parents who have four children.

She joined Riara Springs Academy when she attained the school-going age. The award-winning musician later on moved to Kilimani Junior Academy and then finished at Brookhouse International School where she completed her A-level studies.

Nikita broke headlines in 2012 during Emmy Kosgey’s album. She impressed the audience when she was given the opportunity to sing for the large crowd. It was from the electric performance that she chose to venture into music.

Nikita spent most of her time trying to build her career while still in school. Her love for music saw her sign with music recording company EmPawa Africa Company which has the likes of Mr Eazi, Nandy and Joeboy.

“As a young woman, making music has always been more than just vibes. It’s been a blessing. However, having to always keep a third eye open has been a big challenge. Like any other male-dominated field, it’s hard to know if my talent and expertise will be enough to get me to the top,” she said.

There is more to Nikita Kering’ than meets the eye.

Here are 5 interesting things you need to know about her:

  1. Nikita first started performing when she was only three years old.
  2. As an R&B act, she has won several awards, including ‘Best RnB and Soul Artist’ and ‘Best Female Artist East Africa’ at the 2021 All Africa Music Awards. This was after scooping ‘Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa’ and ‘Revelation of the African Continent’ at the 2019 edition of the awards.
  3. Her biggest single, Ex, was one of the most streamed songs in Kenya on Spotify in 2021.
  4. In 2020, she was the youngest performer at the annual Women in Music concert series in Nairobi. The following year, she released her debut EP A Side of Me to rave reviews.
  5. She writes her own music.

She doesn’t lead a flashy lifestyle, therefore, no one has ever been able to establish her net worth. This is despite earning a lot of money from music and landing several endorsements from major companies.

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