NIKITA  KERING'
Kenyan Soul  ·  Global Stage
SINGER SONGWRITER PERFORMER
NAIROBI TO THE WORLD
Nikita Kering'
Nikita Kering'
AFRIMA Winner — Best Artist, East Africa
74M+ Total Streams
Fenty Beauty Lead Campaigner
BBC 1Xtra Afrobeats Concerto
Netflix Queen Charlotte Campaign
Spotify Equal Africa Ambassador
Forbes Women Speaker — South Africa
3.6M+ Spotify Monthly Listeners
Coke Studio Africa
U.S.–Kenya Creative Economy Forum
AFRIMA Winner — Best Artist, East Africa
74M+ Total Streams
Fenty Beauty Lead Campaigner
BBC 1Xtra Afrobeats Concerto
Netflix Queen Charlotte Campaign
Spotify Equal Africa Ambassador
Forbes Women Speaker — South Africa
3.6M+ Spotify Monthly Listeners
Coke Studio Africa
U.S.–Kenya Creative Economy Forum
Nikita Kering' performing on stage
Story

"Soft. Powerful.
Unforgettable."

"Kenya's national treasure — an extraordinary journey from a 3-year-old performer to a global stage icon."

Nikita Kering', often celebrated as Kenya's national treasure, has achieved extraordinary success by the age of 23 — an accomplishment that eludes even many seasoned Kenyan musicians.

Her musical journey began at just 3 years old, performing at family gatherings. Her first major breakthrough came in 2011 at gospel singer Emmy Kosgei's album launch, quickly ascending the Kenyan music charts.

From chart-topping hits and international campaigns to orchestral performances and major brand partnerships, Nikita represents what it means to be an African artist with global appeal.

Singer Songwriter Performer Brand Ambassador East Africa

— From the music —

"Made for the girls
who feel deeply
and dream loudly."
Soft. Powerful. Unforgettable.
Nikita Kering' editorial shoot
Editorial
Nikita Kering' cultural portrait
Culture & Identity
Discography

The Music

YouTube Channel
EX
Ex
11,000,000 views  ·  Official Music Video
On Yah
On Yah — Intro
4,000,000 views  ·  Official Music Video
Better Than Ever
Better Than Ever
1,300,000 views  ·  Official Music Video
Never Let You Go
Never Let You Go
967,000 views  ·  Official Music Video
By The Numbers

African excellence
with global energy.

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Live & Viral

On Stage, On Screen

Coke Studio Africa
Coke Studio Africa ft BNXN, Young Stunna
6.1M Views
BBC 1Xtra Afrobeats Concerto
BBC 1Xtra Afrobeats Concerto
186K Views
Bridgerton Queen Charlotte
Bridgerton — Queen Charlotte
374K Views
Coke Studio Performance
Coke Studio Africa Performance
2.7M Views
Collaborations

Brand Partnerships

From Nairobi to London, Nikita's reach makes her the ideal partner for beauty, luxury, lifestyle, and entertainment brands seeking authentic African excellence with global appeal.

Fenty Beauty
Fenty Beauty

Led the official launch of Rihanna's Fenty Skin and Fenty Beauty brand in Nairobi, Kenya as the lead campaigner — bringing the global brand to East Africa with style and impact.

Coke Studio Africa
Coke Studio Africa

Teamed up with Khaligraph Jones and Coke Studio to craft a magical rendition of her hit song, Ex. The collaboration became a defining moment in African music culture.

BBC 1Xtra
BBC 1Xtra

Performed Ex as part of 1Xtra's Afrobeats Concerto — the first time a full orchestra in the UK staged a dedicated Afrobeats concert. A historic and unforgettable performance.

Netflix
Netflix

Featured in Netflix's Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story campaign alongside a 22-piece all-female orchestra, bringing her artistry to a global streaming audience.

Journey

Milestones & Achievements

Nikita Kering' backstage
2025
Panelist at the U.S.–Kenya Creative Economy Forum
2025
Panelist at the AFRIMA 2025 Music Conference (African Union)
2023
Netflix Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Campaign
2023
Coke Studio Africa — ft. Khaligraph Jones
2023
Forbes Women Spotlight Speaker — Pretoria, South Africa
2022
Spotify Equal Africa Ambassador (November)
2022
BBC 1Xtra Afrobeats Concerto — London
2022
AFRIMA Winner — Best Artist, East Africa
2022
Lead Campaigner — Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin, Nairobi
2021
Pulse Music Video Awards — Female Video of the Year