Azziad Nasenya whose full name is Azziad Nasenya Wafula is a Kenyan Tiktoker, Content Creator, Actress, Radio and media personality. She was born on 16th June 2000 making her 23 Years old. She’s popularly known as Kenya’s TikTok Queen.
Azziad Nasenya Biography
| Full Names: | Azziad Nasenya Wafula |
| Known as: | Azziad |
| Date of Birth: | 16th June 2000 |
| Age: | 23 Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Mumias – Kenya |
| Place of Growth: | Mumias – Kenya |
| Profession: | Content Creator, Actress, Radio Personality |
Azziad Nasenya Family
Azziad Nasenya is from a family of four siblings. (where she is the firstborn).
Her father works and lives in Mumias while her mother lives & works in Germany.
Azziad Nasenya Education
- Primary schools:-
Azziad Nasenya first attended Central Primary School located in Mumias – Kenya.
She then attended Cathsam Primary School located in Umoja – Nairobi.
She later attended Lugulu Boarding Primary School located in Webuye – Kenya, where she studied from class 6 until the end of her primary education in class 8.
- Secondary schools:-
Azziad wanted to attend Buruburu Girls High School located in Nairobi – Kenya but unfortunately, her aunt preferred her to study in the rural area rather than the urban area.
so she went and studied at St. Cecilia Misikhu Girls’ High School located in Bungoma County.
She completed her (K.C.S.E) – Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education exams in November of 2017.
- Tertiary Education:-
In May 2018, She joined the Kenya Institute Of Mass Communication in Nairobi – Kenya, where she is pursuing a course in Broadcast Journalism.
Azziad Nasenya Acting Career
- Hearts of Art
Azziad started acting in a theatre group known as Hearts of Art.
They did theatre plays in places such as;
- Alliance Française in Nairobi – Kenya
- Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi – Kenya
- Pawa 254 in Nairobi – Kenya.
- Selina
In June 2020, Azziad debuted as Chichi in Selina Telenovela on Maisha Magic East by M-Net and MultiChoice.
She had gone for auditions two weeks before she went viral with the Utawezana song by Mejja and Femi One.
She completed her role in January 2021.
Azziad Nasenya TikTok Journey
Azziad Nasenya joined TikTok in August of 2019 where she showcased her dancing, lipsync and acting skills.
Her account was later verified on February of 2020.
In April 2020, a video of her dancing to Femi One and Mejja’s hit song titled Utawezana went viral.
It accelerated her growth on the social media platform.
Azziad Nasenya Facing Cyberbullying
Following her success on TikTok, Azziad started getting bullied on all social media platforms.
To the extent that her personal phone number was leaked online, which resulted in her getting numerous phone calls, WhatsApp messages & video calls from unknown people.
She once had thought of committing suicide due to all the hate she was receiving but she decided to pray and cry to God every day.
She later received encouraging words from her Management and some close friends.
With time, she developed a tough skin towards any hate directed towards her.
Azziad Nasenya and Brian Chira
Azziad Nasenya sued Tiktok creator Brian Chira on July 2023 after Chira went on Tiktok live on 15th July 2023 and allegedly defamed her.
Brian was arrested by DCI officers and spent the night in Police Custody.
He could be heard talking on the phone in police custody saying “I insulted her online and she reported it to the police, talk to the officers he will explain, all I was asking for is for you to assist“
She appeared to court on Monday, 31st July 2023 where Brian Chira also appeared.
Brian Chira was later released on a Cash bail of 50,000 Kenya Shillings as the case is to be mentioned on 12th September 2023.
Azziad Nasenya Radio Career
She always had a dream to join Radio and be a radio host.
On 1st June 2021, She debuted her first radio job at Sound City Kenya.
Where she is hosting the breakfast show; WhatsUp254 from 6 am – 10 am on Monday to Saturday.
The Radio Station was launched in Kenya back on 31st May 2021.
Azziad Nasenya YouTube Show
She hosts a show on her YouTube channel known as Shoe Game with Azziad where she explores the various stories behind her guests’ shoes.
She has hosted various Celebrities such as; Octopizzo, Khaligraph Jones and Avril among others.
Azziad Nasenya Awards
She was awarded the ‘Fastest Growth in Kenya‘ in late 2019 during the TikTok awards after she got over 70,000 followers within two months.
She also won the Best Actress award during a mini-festival at Kenya Institute in Mass Communication.
Azziad Nasenya as a Global Ambassador
She is the Official Global Ambassador of Save Our Future.
Save Our Future is a global movement of diverse voices uniting
to amplify the voices of children and young people
as they deliver a simple, yet powerful message
amidst the COVID-19 crisis:
#SaveOurFuture.
Azziad Nasenya Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is Azziad Nasenya?
Azziad Nasenya is a Kenyan Tiktoker, Content Creator, Actress, Radio and media personality.
- What is Azziad Nasenya's full names?
Azziad Nasenya full name is Azziad Nasenya Wafula.
- How old is Azziad Nasenya?
Azziad Nasenya is 23 Years Old as she was born on 16th June 2000.
- What led to Azziad Nasenya's rise to fame?
Azziad Nasenya’s rise to fame can be attributed to her exceptional dancing talent and the viral “Utawezana Challenge” video, which garnered millions of views across various social media platforms
- What is the "Utawezana Challenge" dance video?
The “Utawezana Challenge” dance video is a viral TikTok video where Azziad Nasenya showcased her dancing skills to the song “Utawezana” by Femi One and Mejja. The video gained immense popularity and propelled her to fame.
- Is Azziad Nasenya the firstborn in her family?
YES. Azziad Nasenya is the firstborn from a family of four siblings.
- When did Azziad Nasenya join TikTok?
Azziad Nasenya joined TikTok on August 2019.
- Did Azziad Nasenya sue TikTok creator Brian Chira?
Yes. Azziad Nasenya sued Tiktok creator Brian Chira on July 2023 after Chira went on Tiktok live on 15th July 2023 and allegedly defamed her.
- When did Azziad Nasenya join Radio?
Azziad Nasenya joined Radio on 1st June 2021 on Soundcity Kenya.
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