{
  "id": 6744091,
  "title": "Nikita Kering opens up about school bullying over musical passion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/nikita-kering-opens-up-about-school-bullying-over-musical-passion",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T09:19:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/nikita-kering-opens-up-about-school-bullying-over-musical-passion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned artist Nikita Kering' recently shared her personal story of overcoming childhood bullying in an open interview with her mother, Ann Kering'. The couple discussed Nikita's formative years, her sacrifices, and the gratitude she now feels. During her school days, Nikita faced relentless teasing, not only from peers but also from teachers, who resented her artistic pursuits. Despite initially believing there was something inherently wrong with her, Nikita later understood that her tormentors were driven by jealousy.\n\nAs a confident child, Nikita was often the first to volunteer for artistic projects and was known for her singing abilities. However, the bullying significantly impacted her self-esteem, forcing her to work hard to regain her confidence in adulthood. She reflected on the detrimental effect school had on her self-assurance, stating that it hindered her ability to freely express herself and experiment in front of others.\n\nDespite these challenges, Nikita's career has flourished since her debut at the age of three. She made waves in 2011 when she performed at gospel singer Emmy Kosgei's album launch and gained recognition in 2018 with her single \"Happy With You,\" earning the Best New Artist award at the Pulse Music Video Awards. Nikita has since expanded her reach both within Kenya and internationally, earning four AFRIMA awards, including Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa and Best R&B and Soul Artist. She has also performed at prestigious events such as the BBC 1Xtra Afrobeats Concerto in London, Coke Studio Africa, and appeared in Netflix's Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story campaign. In 2022, Nikita was appointed as Spotify's EQUAL Africa ambassador, representing a diverse playlist from the continent.\n\nNikita's mother, Ann Kering', encouraged her to continue inspiring others, urging her to \"light as many candles as you can\" and to never lose her own light by illuminating others.",
  "summary": "Despite the singer’s growing pains, since making her debut at the tender age of 3, Kering’ has built a critically acclaimed and decorated career. The post Nikita Kering opens up about school bullying over musical passion appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}