Azziad Nasenya is a renowed Kenyan social media personality, actress, and content creator. She rose to national fame in 2020 during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when her TikTok dance video to the song “Utawezana” went viral across East Africa.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Azziad Nasenya Wafula |
| Year she rose to Fame | 2020 through Utawezana Dance Challenge |
| Fame/Profession | Actress, Influencer, Radio Host |
| Date of Birth/Age | June 16, 2000/ 24 years as of 2024 |
| Birthplace | Mumias, Kakamega County |
| Notable Shows | Prefects (2024), Faithless (2023) and Selina (2020) |
| Family | She has publicly mentioned one sibling, a sister Her mother is based in Germany |
| Education | Highschool: St Cecilia Misikhu Girls High School – Bungoma Higher Education: Diploma in Broadcast Journalism at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication |
| Appointments | – Creatives Technical Committee under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts in February 2023. – Global Ambassador for the Save Our Future campaign, since September 2020 to date. |
| Social Media Profiles | TikTok YouTube |
While many know Azziad Nasenya as Kenya’s TikTok Queen, there’s much more to this multifaceted young entrepreneur and content creator. Here are some surprising facts about the social media sensation.
Azziad Success Was Not an Overnight Success
Azziad has in multiple interviews mentioned that she was an actress before the viral “Utawezana” TikTok dance challenge.
In an interview with Phillip Karanja (Phil Director) Azziad explained that:
“Most people who knew me via the Utawezana challenge always think that my success was an “overnight success” which is not the case since I was putting in the work via theatre acting and TikTok and Youtube videos prior to the viral video.”
Azziad has Starred in Multiple Kenyan Shows (Actress Career)
In addition to being the “Queen of TikTok” in Kenya, Azziad has established a career in acting. She has appeared in several notable productions, including “The Odd Pair” and “Faithless” (2023), and plays the character of Miss Kemi in “Prefects.”
Here is a list of all the shows that Azziad has tarred in:
| Show | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Selina | Chichi | 2020 |
| Concert Nyumbani | Azziad | 2020 |
| Faithless | Carmen | 2023 |
| Prefects | Miss Kemi | 2024 |
| Shoe Game | Azziad | 2020 – 2022 |
Azziad is A Radio Host At Soundcity
Her versatility extends to radio hosting, having secured a position at Sound City Kenya in April 2021. Azziad Nasenya hosts the breakfast show WhatUp254 on Sound City Kenya.
The show airs weekdays from 6–10 AM. WhatUp254 is a breakfast show on Sound City Kenya, a Pan-African urban music station.
Azziad Recently Disclosed Struggling with Mental Health
In December 2024 she made a video explaining how the year was so hard for her and she was discharged from a three weeks stay in the hospital where she was getting help. She advised people to take breaks whenever necessary and take care of their mental health.
This post was followed by an outpouring of love from Azziad’s fans in the comment section.
Azziad Entrepreneurial Side
Azziad is not just an entertainer but also a business founder. In 2022, she established Zynergy Point Limited, a consultancy aimed at professionalizing content creation across Africa.
This venture showcases her commitment to developing the creative industry beyond her personal success. Through the Zynergy Point events, she brings together upcoming content creators and aspiring content creators to help them
Azziad Influencing Achievement and Brand Deals
As a result of her massive social media following (3.2 million on TikTok and 2.4 million on Instagram), Azziad has broken ground as the BIC ambassador for Miss Soleil, representing a women’s razor brand since February 2022.
She has also worked with the government of Dubai in the Visit Dubai campaign. These appointments reflect her growing influence in the commercial sector and her appeal to major brands.
Azziad is among the biggest talents in the Kenyan creative industry with a wide range of talents from acting to dancing which have propelled her growth to becoming a Kenyan celebrity.
