Come next weekend, multi-award-winning female disk jockey (DJ), event organizer and actress Pierra Makena will make history by becoming not only the first Kenyan DJ but also the very first African artist to perform at the main arena of the Perth Rugby Sevens in Australia during the HSBC SVNS series.
What a way to start off the New Year.
Pierra excitedly shared the news on her socials accompanying the post with a screen grab of a WhatsApp message from the events partners of the much-anticipated rugby matches delivering the news.
The mother of one will keep the ‘Kenya Corner’ known for its high energy and immaculate vibes entertained during the 25th and 26th of this month at the rugby 7’s event.
Pierra will be performing in an audience of over 35,000 people! As Kenya’s Shuja team takes on Fiji in what is guaranteed to be an epic showdown of sportsmanship prowess.
She joined the Kenyan film and TV industry in 2010.
Her breakthrough was seen in acting including when she starred in the following movies, Kisulisuli, Tausi, Tahidi High and Changes, Disconnect, and Just in Time 2021. She won best supporting actress for her role in ‘When Love Comes Around’ at the annual Nollywood and African Film Critics’ Awards in Los Angeles.
She has worked as a news recorder, reporter, and producer at KBC, Kenyan’s national broadcaster.
Previously she also worked as a news presenter at Radio Waumini and YFM, now at Hot 96. Her career as a disc jockey began in 2010 when she left Scanad Kenya Limited to help set up the One Fm radio station.
by HANNIE PETRA
