DJ Zinhle and daughter Kairo during the AKA Orchestra On The Square at Time Square Sun Arena on 17 March 2019 in Pretoria. (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images)
- DJ Zinhle expressed her pride after her daughter’s big nomination.
- Kairo Forbes is nominated in the Favourite African Kids Influencers category.
- The Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards will be held on 14 July in Los Angeles, USA.
The older she gets, Kairo Forbes, daughter of DJ Zinhle and the late rapper AKA, is showing the country that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree as she carves her own path in the industry.
Continuing to be recognised as a kid influencer, she recently got nominated for Favourite African Kids Influencers at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
The 45th edition of Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards will be held on 14 July in Los Angeles, USA.
Taking to her Instagram account recently, proud mom DJ Zinhle gushed over her baby girl’s nod.
“Who’s superstar baby is this? I’m so proud of my baby. Please help me congratulate Kairo on her Nickelodeon Africa nomination,” she wrote.
Forbes, who is competing against Nigeria’s DJ Wysei, Boluwatife Balogun, and Dream Catchers Academy, took to her own Instagram to share the exciting news.
“I’ve received a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 nomination in the category “Favourite African Kidfluencer. This is so cool.”
In 2023, the eight-year-old was awarded the Social Media Kid Influencer of The Year prize at the 3rd annual South African Social Media Awards.
Taking to Instagram at the time, Forbes shared: “We did it, Glammy.”
She added, “Thank you to mom, dad, and my family for all your love and support, and to everyone who voted for me, especially The Megacy.
“Thank you to the South African Social Media Awards and Canon SA for honouring me with this award.”
Here’s a look at Kairo Forbes’s bags
Nedbank Chow Town
Kairo is part of Nedbank’s first-ever Roblox game, Chow Town, which teaches kids about entrepreneurship.
Sharing the ad on Instagram, Nedbank’s group executive, marketing and corporate affairs, Khensani Nobanda, wrote:
“Chow Town is a restaurant tycoon game that lets your kids build and operate a restaurant with customers, South African food options, and in-game currency. Let them play, learn and earn on the Roblox game that fosters business skills. Search for Chow Town on Roblox.”
Fenty X Puma
The eight-year-old took to social media to celebrate her collaboration with Rihanna for her sneaker collection. In the caption of her video, she wrote, “Bigger, bolder and phatter than ever! I’m happily living in my new Fenty x PUMA Creeper Phatty by Rihanna sneakers.”
Watch brand and jewellery line
Not only is she a kid influencer, but she is also a budding entrepreneur following in her mommy’s footsteps.
In 2022, Forbes launched a jewellery brand in collaboration with her mom’s Era company.
Kairo Forbes eyewear
In 2021, the mom-and-daughter duo announced a new collection of glasses in partnership with Era by DJ Zinhle. The collection featured sunglasses and prescription glasses for children aged four to seven with Kairo’s name on the frames.
Speaking to True Love, AKA’s mom, Lynn Forbes, lauded DJ Zinhle’s influence on her granddaughter.
“She’s a staunch businesswoman. She’s somebody who looks after her money, so she’s got a very good role model…her mom.”
See the complete list of nominations here.
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