Azziad Nasenya

Azziad Nasenya

Azziad Nasenya in 2025
Background information
Full name	Azziad Nasenya Wafula
Born	16 June 2000 (age 24) Mumias, Kenya
Tribe	Luhya
Nationality	Kenyan
Occupation	Actress · Content Creator · Radio Host · Social Media Personality
Years active	2017–present
Known for	Utawezana TikTok Challenge · Selina · Prefects · Sound City Kenya
Social media	Instagram: @azziadnasenya · TikTok: @azziadnasenya

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. 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.

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. Performing church skits from age seven, she honed her craft at St. Cecilia Misikhu Girls’ High School, graduating in 2017 with drama festival accolades. 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.

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. By 2019, she had starred in seven plays, meeting manager Peter Kawa, who propelled her forward.

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. Her 3.2 million TikTok and 2.4 million Instagram followers drive brand deals, with posts fetching $5,000 each.

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. She co-hosted Concert Nyumbani in 2020, spotlighting Kenyan talent.

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. She resumed in March 2025 after a brief pause amid debt rumors.

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.

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.

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. She cruises in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, flaunting its sleek look on TikTok. Her mother in Germany and sister Gimase Amadi, an actor, keep her grounded. “Family’s my rock,” she said. Her Christian faith steadies her: “Prayer keeps me strong.” Azziad’s net worth, estimated at KSh 56 million, comes from acting, radio, and endorsements.

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. 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. Her 2023 Creatives Technical Committee role was revoked due to legal challenges. Azziad also sued TikToker Brian Chira in 2023 for defamation after post-Utawezana attacks.

Filmography

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

Award	Category	Year	Result
E! People’s Choice Award	African Social Star	2021	Nominated

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. Her authenticity, despite controversies, cements her as a cultural trailblazer.

External Links

• Azziad Nasenya on Instagram
• Azziad Nasenya on TikTok
• Azziad Nasenya on YouTube

References

• Wikipedia - Azziad Nasenya
• Tuko - Azziad Nasenya
• Nairobi News - Azziad Leaked Tape
• Tuko - Azziad Debt Allegations
• EA Feed - Azziad Nasenya
• Sanaa Post - Prefects
• Nairobi News - Azziad Radio Job
• Save Our Future
• The Star - Appointment Revoked
• Azziad Nasenya’s YouTube
• TV47 - Azziad Nasenya
• NTV Weekend Edition - Azziad Nasenya
• KTN News - Azziad Nasenya
• Spice FM - Azziad Nasenya
• Citizen TV - Azziad Nasenya
• KBC Channel 1 - Azziad Nasenya
• Capital FM - Azziad Nasenya
• Vocal - Azziad Biography
• Fineducke - Azziad Net Worth
• MultiChoice Talent Factory - Azziad Nasenya