Janet Kirina

Janet Kirina Nariki is a Kenyan actress, singer, songwriter, TV host, and producer. Kirina is known for her role in Makutano Junction.

Janet Kirina
Born
Janet Kirina Nariki

(1986-04-25) 25 April 1986
Kajiado, Kenya
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • video producer
  • TV presenter
Years active2006–present
Musical career
Genres
LabelsUnsigned

Early life

On 25 April 1986, Kirina was born as Janet Kirina Nariki in Kajiado, Kenya.[1]

Career

Acting

Kirina has appeared in several Kenyan television and film productions. She has appeared in the educative soap opera, Makutano Junction. She played an epileptic young lady that is quite insecure and she and her partner Tony run a restaurant business from the Mabuki family. She played alongside, Charles Ouda, Wanja Mworia, Emily Wanja and Maqbul Mohammed. As from 2010, she hosted a Kid-show, Know Zone, where she co-hosted with Charles Ouda, having been colleagues in Makutano Junction[2]

Music

Kirina ventured in music on 22 February 2013 where she released her debut single, "Night Out".[3] In August 2013, she released her second single, and "Kata Kata",[4] "Niingize Box".[5] By 2015, she hasn't clarified yet plans for her debut album.

Filmography

Films and television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 Benta Benta Film
All Girls Together Josie Film
2008–2014 Makutano Junction Florence Series regular
Season 6
2009 Block-D Rita Series regular
Season 1
2010 Higher Learning Series regular
Season 1–4
Know Zone Presenter

Discography
YearSingleProducerAlbumRef(s)
2013 "Night Out" — TBA [2]
"Niingize box" — [2]

Awards

Kalasha awards, Kisima Awards
YearAwardCategoryRecipient/ProjectResult
2009 Kalasha awards Best Lead Actress in a Film Benta Won[6]
2012 Best Lead Actress in TV Drama Higher Learning Nominated
Kisima Music Awards Kisima for Best New Artist Janet Kirina Nominated[7]

References
  1. "Janet Kirina". actors.co.ke. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  2. "Hot: Janet Kirina". Kenya Buzz. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  3. Wangwau, Adam (22 February 2013). "Actress to Release New Single Today". Ghafla. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  4. Watiri, Sue (13 August 2013). "Actress Janet Kirina Now Pursuing Music". Ghafla. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  5. Wagwua, Adam (14 January 2015). "PHOTOS: Actress/Singer Unveils Sexy New Look". Ghafla. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  6. "2009 winners". Kalasha Awards. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  7. Wangwau, Adam (3 November 2014). "Full Winners' List: Kisima Awards 2012". Ghafla. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
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