Editing Azziad Nasenya

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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Azziad_Nasenya.jpg|250px|alt=Azziad Nasenya in vibrant attire, smiling confidently|Azziad Nasenya]]
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size:smaller;" | Azziad Nasenya in 2025
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! style="background:#cedff2;" colspan="2" | Background information
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! Full name
| Azziad Nasenya Wafula
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! Born
| 16 June 2000 (age 24)<br>Mumias, Kenya
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! Tribe
| Luhya
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! Nationality
| Kenyan
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! Occupation
| Actress · Content Creator · Radio Host · Social Media Personality
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! Years active
| 2017–present
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! Known for
| Utawezana TikTok Challenge · Selina · Prefects · Sound City Kenya
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! Social media
| [https://www.instagram.com/azziadnasenya/ Instagram: @azziadnasenya] · [https://www.tiktok.com/@azziadnasenya TikTok: @azziadnasenya]
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'''Azziad Nasenya''', born Azziad Nasenya Wafula on June 16, 2000, is a 24-year-old Kenyan actress, content creator, radio host, and social media sensation, dubbed Kenya’s TikTok Queen after her 2020 Utawezana dance challenge went viral. “It was just a fun moment with friends,” she said of the video that launched her fame.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS6DgcFP2N0 TV47 - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> From her role in ''Selina'' to hosting Sound City Kenya’s breakfast show, Azziad’s charisma draws 3.2 million TikTok followers. Despite a 2023 viral video controversy and 2025 debt allegations, her resilience makes her a beloved East African star.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/580806-azziad-nasenya-set-sound-city-comeback-debt-allegations/ Tuko - Azziad Debt Allegations]</ref>

== Early Life ==

Born in Mumias, Kenya, on June 16, 2000, Azziad Nasenya grew up in a close-knit Luhya family, moving between Kakamega County and Nairobi. Her mother, now living in Germany, sparked her love for performance. “Mum always believed in my dreams,” she shared.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/581155-azziad-nasenyas-second-coming-embattled-influencer-returns-kenya-sound-city-radio/ Tuko - Azziad Returns]</ref> Performing church skits from age seven, she honed her craft at St. Cecilia Misikhu Girls’ High School, graduating in 2017 with drama festival accolades.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSzgZk30U2E KBC Channel 1 - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> Azziad earned a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication in 2022, often walking to auditions to save money. “Those struggles shaped my hustle,” she recalled.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6SbiKK1KMM Citizen TV - Azziad Nasenya]</ref>

== Career ==

=== Theatre Start ===
Azziad kicked off her career in 2017 with Hearts of Art Theatre Group, debuting in ''Repair my Heart'' in 2018. “The stage was my school,” she said.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_odbGyF5fv4 KTN News - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> By 2019, she had starred in seven plays, meeting manager Peter Kawa, who propelled her forward.<ref>[https://multichoicetalentfactory.com/user/1509 MultiChoice Talent Factory - Azziad Nasenya]</ref>

=== TikTok Breakthrough ===
Azziad joined TikTok in August 2019, and her April 2020 Utawezana dance to Femi One and Mejja’s song exploded, earning her the East Africa TikTok Queen title. “I didn’t expect the world to join in,” she laughed.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS6DgcFP2N0 TV47 - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> Her 3.2 million TikTok and 2.4 million Instagram followers drive brand deals, with posts fetching $5,000 each.<ref>[https://www.fineducke.com/azziad-nasenya-net-worth-biography/ Fineducke - Azziad Net Worth]</ref>

=== Acting Roles ===
Azziad debuted as Chichi in ''Selina'' (2020) on Maisha Magic East, later playing Carmen in ''Faithless'' (2023) and Miss Kemi in ''Prefects'' (2024). “I pick roles that push me,” she noted.<ref>[https://news.sanaapost.com/prefects-perfects-the-plot-in-high-school-drama/ Sanaa Post - Prefects]</ref> She co-hosted ''Concert Nyumbani'' in 2020, spotlighting Kenyan talent.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtYHQ3u0aM NTV Weekend Edition - Azziad Nasenya]</ref>

=== Radio Hosting ===
Since April 2021, Azziad has hosted Sound City Kenya’s “WhatsUp254” breakfast show, airing weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. “The mic feels like home,” she said.<ref>[https://nairobinews.nation.africa/tiktok-sensation-azziad-lands-radio-job/ Nairobi News - Azziad Radio Job]</ref> She resumed in March 2025 after a brief pause amid debt rumors.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/580806-azziad-nasenya-set-sound-city-comeback-debt-allegations/ Tuko - Azziad Debt Allegations]</ref>

=== Content Creation ===
Azziad’s YouTube channel (@AzziadNasenya) features ''The Shoe Game with Azziad'', a fun celebrity interview series about sneakers. Her skits and vlogs attract thousands, with a web series set for 2025. “I’m sharing Kenyan stories,” she shared.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@AzziadNasenya Azziad Nasenya’s YouTube]</ref>

=== Collaborations ===
Azziad collaborated with Femi One and Mejja on the Utawezana challenge, and with manager Peter Kawa, who shaped her path. She’s partnered with brands like BIC (Miss Soleil, 2022) and Save Our Future (2020), staying true to her values. “I choose brands I believe in,” she said.<ref>[https://saveourfuture.world/ Save Our Future]</ref>

== Personal Life ==

Azziad Nasenya, born June 16, 2000, is '''24 years old''' and of '''Luhya''' descent from Mumias. She’s unmarried, keeps her love life under wraps, and has '''no children'''. “My focus is my career,” she clarified.<ref>[https://eafeed.com/azziad-nasenya-biography-age-education-boyfriend-net-worth/ EA Feed - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> She cruises in a '''Mercedes-Benz V-Class''', flaunting its sleek look on TikTok.<ref>[https://vocal.media/humans/azziad-nasenya-net-worth-age-biography-husband-tribe-and-more Vocal - Azziad Car]</ref> Her mother in Germany and sister Gimase Amadi, an actor, keep her grounded. “Family’s my rock,” she said.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0HBdMuiBk Spice FM - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> Her Christian faith steadies her: “Prayer keeps me strong.”<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSzgZk30U2E KBC Channel 1 - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> Azziad’s '''net worth''', estimated at KSh 56 million, comes from acting, radio, and endorsements.<ref>[https://www.fineducke.com/azziad-nasenya-net-worth-biography/ Fineducke - Azziad Net Worth]</ref>

== Controversies ==

In 2023, a '''viral video''' was falsely tied to Azziad, stirring online drama. She denied it, citing differences like missing tattoos. “I kept my eyes on my work,” she tweeted.<ref>[https://nairobinews.nation.africa/azziad-responds-to-leaked-tape-allegations/ Nairobi News - Azziad Leaked Tape]</ref> In 2025, '''debt allegations''' emerged, with claims she owed KSh 300,000 and KSh 85,000. “I’m handling it privately,” she said, dismissing lavish spending rumors after a fan cleared part of the debt.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/580806-azziad-nasenya-set-sound-city-comeback-debt-allegations/ Tuko - Azziad Debt Allegations]</ref> Her 2023 Creatives Technical Committee role was revoked due to legal challenges.<ref>[https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-06-09-cs-ababu-revokes-appointment-of-itumbi-azziad-as-talanta-hela-members The Star - Appointment Revoked]</ref> Azziad also sued TikToker Brian Chira in 2023 for defamation after post-Utawezana attacks.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/580806-azziad-nasenya-set-sound-city-comeback-debt-allegations/ Tuko - Azziad vs Chira]</ref>

== Filmography ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Type
! Title
! Year
! Role
|-
| Television
| Selina
| 2020
| Chichi
|-
| Television
| Concert Nyumbani
| 2020
| Co-Host
|-
| Television
| Faithless
| 2023
| Carmen
|-
| Television
| Prefects
| 2024
| Miss Kemi
|-
| Digital
| The Shoe Game with Azziad
| 2023–present
| Host
|}

== Awards ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Award
! Category
! Year
! Result
|-
| E! People’s Choice Award
| African Social Star
| 2021
| Nominated<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azziad_Nasenya Wikipedia - Azziad Nasenya]</ref>
|}

== Legacy ==

Azziad Nasenya’s Utawezana challenge redefined Kenyan digital stardom. From theatre to TikTok, radio, and TV, her journey inspires. “I’m here to create and uplift,” she said.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4kIOKVOmes Capital FM - Azziad Nasenya]</ref> Her authenticity, despite controversies, cements her as a cultural trailblazer.

== External Links ==

* [https://www.instagram.com/azziadnasenya/ Azziad Nasenya on Instagram]
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@azziadnasenya Azziad Nasenya on TikTok]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@AzziadNasenya Azziad Nasenya on YouTube]

== References ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azziad_Nasenya Wikipedia - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/azziad-nasenya/ Tuko - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://nairobinews.nation.africa/azziad-responds-to-leaked-tape-allegations/ Nairobi News - Azziad Leaked Tape]
* [https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/580806-azziad-nasenya-set-sound-city-comeback-debt-allegations/ Tuko - Azziad Debt Allegations]
* [https://eafeed.com/azziad-nasenya-biography-age-education-boyfriend-net-worth/ EA Feed - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://news.sanaapost.com/prefects-perfects-the-plot-in-high-school-drama/ Sanaa Post - Prefects]
* [https://nairobinews.nation.africa/tiktok-sensation-azziad-lands-radio-job/ Nairobi News - Azziad Radio Job]
* [https://saveourfuture.world/ Save Our Future]
* [https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-06-09-cs-ababu-revokes-appointment-of-itumbi-azziad-as-talanta-hela-members The Star - Appointment Revoked]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@AzziadNasenya Azziad Nasenya’s YouTube]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS6DgcFP2N0 TV47 - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDtYHQ3u0aM NTV Weekend Edition - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_odbGyF5fv4 KTN News - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt0HBdMuiBk Spice FM - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6SbiKK1KMM Citizen TV - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSzgZk30U2E KBC Channel 1 - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4kIOKVOmes Capital FM - Azziad Nasenya]
* [https://vocal.media/humans/azziad-nasenya-net-worth-age-biography-husband-tribe-and-more Vocal - Azziad Biography]
* [https://www.fineducke.com/azziad-nasenya-net-worth-biography/ Fineducke - Azziad Net Worth]
* [https://multichoicetalentfactory.com/user/1509 MultiChoice Talent Factory - Azziad Nasenya]

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