Nairobi, Kenya
1. TheOfficialAnn (1999)
R&b Singer
Singer and model risen to fame through YouTube and Instagram, where she has earned thousands of fans creating song covers of artists like Beyonce, Rihanna, and Justin Timberlake. She has...
2. Wahu (1980)
Pop Singer
Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress, and former model who has gained fame primarily thanks to her Afropop and R&B music.
3. Fena Gitu (1991)
World Music Singer
World music singer and songwriter who rose to fame after appearing on the music show Coke Studio Africa. In 2018, she released a popular single titled "Trouble."
4. George Waweru (1989)
DJ
Kenyan DJ who rose to fame under the professional moniker DJ Kalonje. He is widely recognized for having founded and acted as as CEO of the entertainment company Mix Masters Entertainment.
5. Nancie Mwai (1989)
YouTube Star
YouTube star who is famous for her eponymous channel. She has garnered massive popularity there for her skincare and makeup tips alongside lifestyle and fashion vlogging.
6. Evelyn Wanjiru Agundabweni (1989)
Gospel Singer
Gospel singer who is known for hits like "Mungu Mkuu," "Jehovah Elohim" and "Hossana". She has been nominated for dozens of Groove, Mwafaka and Xtreme awards, and her song "Mazingira"...
7. Malaika Nnyanzi (1989)
Radio Host
Radio host and TV personality who is known for hosting Fashionista and Urban Today on Urban TV and D Mighty Breakfast with Brian Mulondo on KFM. In 2018 she became the...
8. Rash Ousmane (1970)
Instagram Star
Kenyan Instagram star who typically posted comedy and lifestyle content to his account.
9. Dela Maranga (1989)
Pop Singer
Pop singer who is known for her Afro Soul music featuring powerful vocals. Her music is available on a variety of streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. She is...
10. Elodie Zone (1996)
Instagram Star
YouTube vlogger, musician and Instagram sensation whose photos from the lifestyle she lives earned her 160,000 followers on the latter platform.
11. Mandi Sarro (1991)
Blogger
Internet personality also known as Miss Mandi who originally found fame as the host of the sex talk radio show Morning After. She later reinvented herself as a food writer...
12. Maxwell Simba (2005)
Movie Actor
Kenyan actor known for his role as William Kamkwamba in the 2019 Netflix film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
13. Arapp Jeylanii (1995)
Instagram Star
Most followed on the social media network Instagram, he is also a YouTuber whose main goal is to take the heat off of stereotypes and daily problems happening in the...
14. Azra Valani (1993)
Instagram Star
Actress, model and digital media influencer with a portfolio of pictures on Instagram that attracted more than 190,000 followers.
15. Phy (1993)
R&b Singer
Kenyan singer who became a sensation after winning the televised singing competition Maisha Superstar in 2015. Her debut album, Phylosophy, was released in December of that year.
16. Mammito Eunice (1993)
Comedian
Comedian who booked a comedy slot in Churchill Show. She has over 1.7 million followers on her Instagram account.
17. Kaka Sungura (1987)
Kenyan Rapper
Kenyan rapper also known as Rabbit and King Kaka who became exposed to an international audience in 2011 when he was featured on The Lonely Island's "Nairobi." He has found...
18. Patricia Kihoro (1986)
TV Actress
Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress, radio and reality TV personality. She starred as Juliette in the 2011 short film Miss Nobody and played Nana in the sitcom Rush.
19. Jaguar (1982)
Pop Singer
Kenyan musician who has released a number of hit singles on the Ogopa Deejays label, including "Nimetoka Mbali," "Nikuskize" and "Fanya Mambo." He is a multiple-time winner at the Nzumari...
20. Femi One (1994)
Rapper
Kenyan rapper who is known for putting out tracks such as "Usiku Mchana" and "Pilau Njeri". Her real name is Wanjiku Kimani.
21. Thomas Deng (1970)
Australian Rules Footballer
Australian Rules Football player known for being a central defender for the Urawa Red Diamonds in the J1 League.
22. Kahlil Lalji (1997)
Instagram Star
Videographer and photographer who has covered fashion, extreme sports, beauty and more while working alongside models and digital media influencers. He publishes his work to his Instagram account bykahlil, and...
23. Charles Mnene (1970)
Movie Actor
Actor known for his role as Bashir in the Netflix show Young Wallander. He has also appeared in a number of appearances in British crime and medical dramas including Casualty and Brash...
24. Kobi Kihara (1982)
Tv Producer
Most well known as the producer of the NTV morning show AM Live. She also worked as a news anchor and studio producer for Kiss Radio Africa.
25. Kriss Darlin (1984)
DJ
DJ who has become especially popular for spinning dancehall and reggae tracks as a part of such tours as One Man, One Night. He has served as the host of...
26. Wayne Waweru (2000)
TikTok Star
Popularly known as waynewawe, he is a TikTok video creator who often followed the hashtag trends of TikTok for his lip-sync, comedy and other kinds of videos.
27. Lyra Aoko (1992)
Photographer
Photographer who has shot for Nike, Samsung, and Burger King. She has 60,000 followers on her lyraoko Instagram account.
28. Karim Newton (1993)
Rock Singer
Singer and songwriter known as being a member of the English rock group Concept. In the fall of 2014, he and his bandmates appeared as contestants on the British reality...
29. Caroline Mutoko (1973)
Radio Host
Radio host who is known for her work with Nairobi, Kenya's KISS FM, Radio 100 radio station. She is best known for her hosting the early morning program, The Big...
30. Sheila Ndinda (1990)
YouTube Star
YouTube star who is famous for her eponymous channel. She has garnered massive popularity there for her natural haircare tutorials and tips alongside her own lifestyle vlogging entries.
31. Serah Teshna (1988)
TV Actress
Kenyan actress who is known for her leading roles in television and film. She is best recognized for having played the main role of Miriam in the 2013 series Sumu...
32. Diana Nduba (1988)
Pop Singer
Kenyan urban music singer, also known as Mayonde, who recorded the viral singles "Nairobi," "Isikuti Love" and "Rise." She shares lifestyle and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram for over 80,000 followers.
33. Anne Kiguta (1970)
Journalist
Kenyan journalist and media personality who became a host on the Afternoon Drive Show on radio's Hot 96 FM. She has also anchored television programs on KTN and Citizen TV,...
34. Christine Mosha (1970)
Talent Manager
Talent manager known as Seven who is the founder and CEO of Rockstar 4000 Music Entertainment. She manages artists such as Alikiba and Lady Jaydee. She has 160,000 followers on Instagram.
35. Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick (1967)
Actor
Animal activist known as the son of zoologist Jane Goodall and wildlife photographer Hugo Van Lawick. He appeared in National Geographic's 2020 documentary Jane Goodall: The Hope.
36. Gitau wa Njenga (1971)
Kenyan Politician
Gitau wa Njenga is a photojournalist and politician.
37. Geoffrey Lawler (1954)
Conservative Party Politician In
Geoffrey John Lawler is a British politician and public affairs consultant. He was a Conservative Party Member of Parliament representing Bradford North from 1983 to 1987.
38. qqu (1980)
Kenyan Musician
Moses Qqu Odhiambo born on 28 October 1980 Nairobi Kenya known commonly as Qqu is a Kenyan singer songwriter choreographer performer instrumentalist and digital artist.
39. Samwel Mohochi (1972)
Human Rights Activist
Samwel Mukira Mohochi born on June 26 1972 in Nairobi Kenya is a Kenyan human rights activist and attorney with extensive legal experience on human rights litigation in national courts....