Nikita Kering is one of the youngest and most promising musical talents to come out of Kenya. At just 18 years old, she has already made a name for herself in the industry with her powerful and emotive song “Tragedy”, which addresses the issue of violence in romantic relationships.
Born on February 26th, 2002 in Nairobi, Kenya, Nikita is the only daughter of Anne and Joseph Kering, who have always been supportive of their children’s talents and education. She attended a number of schools in Nairobi, including Riara Springs Academy, Kilimani Junior Academy, and Nairobi Academy, before completing her studies at Brookhouse International School, where she is currently pursuing a Business in Technology Course with a specialization in Music Performance, Business, Marketing, and Production.
Nikita’s career journey began at a young age, singing along to artists such as Emmy Kosgey. In 2012, she had her debut stage performance during an album launch by Emmy Kosgey, where she performed to a huge audience and impressed them immensely. This was the beginning of her journey to stardom.
Over the years, Nikita has dedicated a lot of time to working on her music, while also juggling school and acting. She even signed up for Mr. Eazi’s initiative, EmPawa Africa, and was one of the top 10 finalists who were to undergo finer training and grooming for the international stage. Although she was too young to proceed with the program, the opportunity opened up more doors for her as they promised to support and mentor her in her endeavors.
Her songs have received much admiration and accolades, and she attributes her success to hard work and the guidance of established artists such as Eric Wainaina, who has sung several top songs such as “Okay” and “Daima Mkenya”. In 2019, Nikita won two awards at the Afrima Awards, making history as the youngest female Kenyan to achieve such heights.
Nikita’s personal life is not widely known as she prefers to keep that part of her life private. She uses her social media platforms to share her musical work, promote projects, and share information about her music. Her net worth and assets have not yet been established at the time of this article’s publication.
Overall, Nikita Kering is a rising star with a bright future ahead of her. With her talent, hard work, and determination, she is sure to achieve even greater success in the music industry.
