Singer and songwriter, Nikita Kering' has joined Spotify EQUAL Africa as artist for this month, November.
And she has all of this in spades, having built a formidable career at just 20 years old.
Nikita Kering', was among the featured female artists from the continent who exude confidence, compassion and, of course, fierceness.
Speaking about the achievement, Nikita said that 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.
"I'm so happy that platforms like EQUAL create a safe space where we can share our experiences as women and find ways in which this space can be safe for us all."
Below are five interesting facts 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.
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