Nikita Kering Shares Her ID to Prove She is 23 Years Old
Award-winning Kenyan R&B and Pop singer Nikita Kering recently offered fans an unusually candid look into her personal life.
The star used an interactive Q&A session on her Instagram stories to address rumours about her age and spoke openly about her mental health. She offered a rare glimpse of the person behind the highly successful musician.
Putting the Age Rumours to Rest
Nikita Kering, who has achieved international recognition in music at a young age, has frequently been subjected to public speculation regarding her real age.
To silence these ongoing rumours, the singer took an unorthodox approach during the Q&A.
When one fan asked, "Are you really 23?" the singer replied by posting a photograph of her national identification document. The image clearly displayed her Date of Birth as 26 February 2002.
She is currently 23 years old, which directly confirms the fan's question.
She accompanied the revealing picture with a laughing emoji and a succinct caption.
“Now stop.”
A Candid Look at Mental Health
The "Ex" hitmaker also used the opportunity to advocate for greater transparency and mutual care among people.
When asked by a fan about her well-being, she provided an open and honest update on her state of mind.
One user asked, "Just checking on your mental health, how are you?".
The singer indicated that she is taking care of herself.
“Better every day ❤️ I wish more people asked. I wish we all checked up on each other fr a lot more ❤️”
This response reinforces her previous stance as a powerful advocate for mental health and gender equality.
The Person Behind the Persona
Nikita Kering's career breakthrough came at an extremely young age. She became the youngest AFRIMMA award winner at just seventeen.
She has since won multiple AFRIMA awards, including Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa.
Despite her formidable success, fans remain curious about her private life away from the stage and studio. When prompted to describe her non-celebrity self, she shared a modest, relatable detail.
A user requested to know, "Who are you, leave alone the Nikita we see on TV and songs, the you?".
She responded with a picture showing school-related work, complete with folders and diagrams.
The caption described her private role within her family.
“A big sister who helps with homework sometimes.”
Celebrities and age secrecy
In the entertainment industry, many celebrities tend to hide or alter their real age for different reasons — from trying to appear younger for brand deals to fitting certain audience expectations.
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Nikita’s openness about her age comes as a contrast to that trend. Her decision to show her ID openly suggests that she is comfortable with where she is in life and proud of how far she has come at a young age.
At only 23, Nikita has achieved milestones that take many years for others in the same field. She has released award-winning music, performed on major stages, and earned recognition both locally and internationally.
