Azziad Nasenya Wafula (born 16 June 2000) is a Kenyan actress, content creator, media host and social media personality.[1][2] She is popularly known as Kenya's TikTok Queen.[3][4][5] Active since 2019, she has successfully modeled for brands such as Linkosiclothing L&C and Home 254, among others.[6]
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| Born | Azziad Nasenya Wafula 16 June 2000 Mumias, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life
editBorn in Mumias, Azziad Nasenya grew up in Kakamega county and Nairobi.[7] She studied at Central Primary School, Mumias, Cathsam School, Nairobi and eventually completed her primary education at Lugulu Girls Boarding Primary School. She thereafter went to St. Cecilia Misikhu Girls' High School, Misikhu and completed her secondary education in 2017. Azziad started acting and dancing in school skits in Class 2[7] (at the age of 7) and continued doing so while in high school.[citation needed] Azziad holds a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, from Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.[8][9]
Career
editTheatre
editAzziad performed solo verses while in high school, competing at the National Level of The Kenya Schools and Colleges Drama Festival. In December 2017, after completing her secondary education, she joined the Hearts of Art Theatre Group in Nairobi, Kenya.[10] Her first role in the Group was as a supporting cast in the play Repair my Heart in March 2018.[11] Between 2018 and 2019, Azziad was cast in 7 stage plays by Hearts of Art.[12] While performing for the group, Azziad met her current manager, Peter Kawa[13], who is an actor, director, producer and filmmaker.[14][15]
TikTok
editAzziad joined TikTok in August 2019 showcasing her dancing, lip sync and acting skills.[16] Her TikTok account topped several challenges and was verified in February 2020, earning her the title East Africa TikTok Queen.[17] In April 2020, a video of Azziad dancing to Femi One and Mejja's Utawezana song went viral.[16]
Television
editIn early 2020, Azziad was cast as a lead female role in a TV series but production was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.[18][19]
In June 2020, she debuted as Chichi in Selina Telenovela on Maisha Magic East by M-Net and MultiChoice.[7][20][21] She also played Bianca and Fatuma in the series.[citation needed]
In July 2020, Azziad co-hosted Concert Nyumbani with Mwaniki Mageria, a TV show celebrating COVID-19 heroes.[22][23][24]
In 2024, Azziad was cast in Prefects, a TV show running in Kenya and Uganda since September. She plays as Miss Kemi, a teacher of Mathematics in the show.[25]
Radio
editAzziad Nasenya hosts a Breakfast Show at Sound City Kenya radio station, called WhatsUp254. She landed the job in April 2021. The show runs on weekdays, from 6am to 10am. [26][27]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Parenting[28][29] | Daughter | Short Film |
| 2020 | Selina Telenovela[30] | Chichi/Banca/Fatuma | TV series |
| 2020 | Concert Nyumbani[31] | Herself | Host – TV Show |
| 2023 | Faithless | Carmen | TV series |
| 2024 | Prefects[25] | Miss Kemi | TV series |
Additional information
editAzziad hosts The Shoe Game with Azziad on her YouTube channel, where she explores the stories behind her guests' shoes.[32]
In September 2020, Azziad was appointed as an Official Global Ambassador for the Save Our Future[33] campaign.[34][35]Later on, in February 2022, she was named as the BIC ambassador for Miss Soleil, a womens' razor.[36][37]
Azziad got a government appointment as a member of the Creatives Technical Committee, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts.[38][39][40] The appointment, made in February 2023, under a Government Gazette Notice, was later revoked by then minister, Ababu Namwamba.[41] The appointment of the Creatives Technical Committee had been challenged in court by Charles Mugane, an advocate of the High Court leading to its suspension by High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi.[42][43]
Awards
editIn 2021 Azziad was nominated for an international E! People's Choice Awards, in the African social star category.[44]
References
edit- ^ "Kenya: Tiktok Sensation Azziad Nasenya Lands Another TV Gig". AllAfrica. AllAfrica. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "Jalang'o Leads as Top Kenyan Influencer in Geopoll 2020 Ranking". Kenyans.co.ke. Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "THE FUTURE OF TIKTOK IS AFRICAN". Ozy. Modern Media Company. 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Tik Tok queen' Azziad Nasenya lands TV role". Standard Media. Standard Group PLC. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "Azziad elated after being named 'Save Our Future' global ambassador". MBU. 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Azziad Nasenya". IMDb.
- ^ a b c "TikTok sensation makes her debut on Selina". Maisha Magic East.
- ^ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Tik Tok queen Azziad Nasenya Graduates". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Mwesigwa, Solomon (24 November 2022). "Azziad Nasenya Graduates With A Diploma in Broadcast Journalism". MBU. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Meet Internet sensation Azziad Nasenya a screen darling for many". People Daily. 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Play lays bare evils of tribalism". Business Daily. Nation Media Group. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "Play calls for mind change to slay corruption dragon". Business Daily. 30 September 2020.
- ^ "Kawa Peter". multichoicetalentfactory.com. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Peter Kawa Is Very Good At Playing The Bad Guy On TV But OffScreen He Is A Very Different Person". Potentash. Potentash. 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Peter Kawa". MultiChoice Talent Factory. MultiChoice Africa.
- ^ a b Layoo, Charles. "TikTok: Who is Azziad Nasenya?". UG TECHUB.
- ^ Kageni, Marion (13 June 2020). "Fans Thirst For More After Tiktok Queen Azziad Nasenya's Debut On Selina TV Series". 254News.co.ke. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ "Take Five with Azziad Nasenya". Nation. 5 July 2020.
- ^ Muchiri, Brian (24 April 2020). "Her Captivating Smile Captured Our Attention – Find Out More About Azziad The Kenyan Tiktok Creator". Potentash.
- ^ "Wait for your favour, Kate tells critics as she defends Azziad Nasenya". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle.
- ^ "Pascal Tokodi's message to Azziad Nasenya as she makes debut on Selina". Pulse. 13 June 2020.
- ^ Kimuyu, Hilary (16 July 2020). "Kenya: Tiktok Sensation Azziad Nasenya Lands Another TV Gig". allAfrica.com.
- ^ "Azziad Nasenya to host new show on 9 TV stations, Betty Bayo on moving in with a man 3 weeks after meeting and other top stories". Pulse. 17 July 2020.
- ^ "CONCERT NYUMBANI – EP 01 (Bensoul, H_Art the band, Sitawa Namwalie, Mumbi Macharia, Jaaziyah)". www.youtube.com.
- ^ a b "Prefects perfects the plot in High School drama". SanaaPost News. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "TikTok sensation Azziad lands radio job". Nairobi News. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Soundcity Radio marks first anniversary". Nairobi News. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "FilmLab Kenya Show Reel". Youtube.com.
- ^ "Mfahamu azziad Nasenya vizuri na jinsi alivyojiunga na selina". MWANGAZA NEWS.
- ^ "TikTok sensation makes her debut on Selina". Maisha Magic East – TikTok sensation makes her debut on Selina.
- ^ "CONCERT NYUMBANI - EP 01 (Bensoul, H_Art the band, Sitawa Namwalie, Mumbi Macharia, Jaaziyah)" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Kinuthia, Purity (26 August 2020). "TikTok Star Azziad Launches Her Shoe Game Show". STATE UPDATE NEWS.
- ^ "SAVE OUR FUTURE". Save Our Future.
- ^ Entertainment, Standard. "Azziad Nasenya appointed global ambassador for education initiative". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle.
- ^ "Azziad elated after being named 'Save Our Future' global ambassador". MBU. 25 September 2020.
- ^ News, KENCTAD (27 October 2023). "Azziad Nasenya Leads Powerful Confidence and Self Empowerment Conversation at Kenyatta University". KENCTAD NEWS. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Tiktok queen Azziad Nasenya lands lucrative new deal". Citizen Digital. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Dennis Itumbi, Churchill, Azziad, Akothee land new State jobs". Citizen Digital. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Azziad and Churchill land new government jobs". The Star. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Azziad thanks CS Ababu for her new government job". The Star. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "CS Ababu revokes appointment of Itumbi, Azziad as Talanta Hela members". The Star. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (23 May 2023). "Talanta Hela receives setback as High Court suspends programme". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Court suspends Talanta Hela Council, its technical committees – People Daily". Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Kanja, Kirsten. "Azziad Nasenya nominated for international award". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 23 November 2021.