Kairo Forbes Receives International Nod With Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 Nomination In Category “Favourite African Kidfluencer”

Celebrity child star and social media influencer, Kairo Forbes, daughter of renowned DJ and businesswoman, DJ Zinhle, and the late multi-award-winning rapper, AKA has received an international nod with a nomination from the 45th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 (KCA) in the category “Favourite African Kidfluencer”.

Joining the likes of Tyla from South Africa and globally recognised stars such as Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lebron James; Kairo Forbes’ KCA nomination speaks volumes.

“The vibrancy and ingenuity of African talent continues to shine on the global stage,” states Dillon Khan, Vice President of Paramount Africa for Comedy Central Africa, Nickelodeon & Creative Services.

“The 2024 Nickelodeon KCA nominations are a testament to our continent’s exceptional creativity and we’re immensely proud to showcase these African creators globally.”

Set to premiere on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at 15:00 CAT on NickToons Channel 305 on DStv, make sure to vote for Kairo Forbes to bring home this win. You can now vote for Kairo in the “Favourite African Kidfluencer” category as many times as you want using the link below.

The 8-year social media influencer (turning 9 on 8 July 2024) is a brand in her own right, boasting over 1.5M followers on Instagram (having secured a verified badge before her 4th birthday). The young mogul in the making has her own watch brand and jewelry line and is considered one of South Africa’s most bankable children.

From magazine covers to being named “Social Media Kid Influencer of The Year” at the 2023 South African Social Media Awards, the name Kairo Forbes comes with a lot of admiration and is one brands love to associate with having done campaigns for the likes of Nedbank, Lifebouy, Nivea, Danone, PUMA x Fenty, Truworths and Cotton On, just to highlight a few.

“Kairo may be giving her famous parents a run for their money when it comes to being a multi-talented star.” – Glamour Magazine

“One of the coolest “it” kids as far as celebrity children go.” – Times Live