Azziad Nasenya Wafula 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] She has been active since 2019, and since her venture into the industry she has successfully emerged victoriously to model for Linkosiclothing L&C, Home 254,and just to mention a few![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 edit
Born in Mumias, Azziad Nasenya grew up in Kakamega county and Nairobi.[7] Azziad 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]
Career edit
Theatre edit
Azziad performed solo verses while in high school, competing to the National Level of The Kenya Schools and Colleges Drama Festival. In December 2017, having completed her secondary education, Azziad joined the Hearts of Art Theatre Group in Nairobi, Kenya.[8] Her first role in the Group was as a supporting cast in the play Repair my Heart in March 2018.[9] Between 2018 and 2019, Azziad was cast in 7 stage plays by Hearts of Art.[10] While performing for the group, Azziad met her current manager, Peter Kawa, who is an actor, director, producer and filmmaker.[11][12]
TikTok edit
Azziad joined TikTok in August 2019 where she showcased her dancing, lipsync and acting skills.[13] Her TikTok account topped some of the TikTok challenges and was verified in February 2020, earning her the Title East Africa TikTok Queen.[14] In April 2020, a video of Azziad dancing to Femi One and Mejja's Utawezana song went viral.[13]
Television edit
In early 2020, Azziad was cast as a lead female role in a TV series. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, production was postponed.[15][16]
In June 2020, Azziad debuted as Chichi in Selina Telenovela on Maisha Magic East by M-Net and MultiChoice.[7][17][18] She also played Bianca and Fatuma in the series.[citation needed]
In July 2020, Azziad and Mwaniki Mageria co-hosted Concert Nyumbani, a TV show celebrating COVID-19 heroes.[19][20][21]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Parenting[22][23] | Daughter | Short Film |
| 2020 | Selina Telenovela[24] | Chichi/Banca/Fatuma | TV series |
| 2020 | Concert Nyumbani[25] | Herself | Host – TV Show |
| 2023 | Faithless | Carmen | TV series |
Additional information edit
Azziad hosts The Shoe Game with Azziad on her YouTube channel, where she explores the stories behind her guests' shoes.[26]
In September 2020, Azziad was appointed as an Official Global Ambassador for the Save Our Future[27] campaign.[28][29]
Awards edit
In 2021 Azziad was nominated for an international E! People's Choice Awards, in the African social star category.[30]
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Kanja, Kirsten. "Azziad Nasenya nominated for international award". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 23 November 2021.