Celebrity Babies Of 2023: Afrikanah Rapudo,6 Other Kids Who Gained Fame This Year

• The daughter of socialite Amber Ray and fiance Kennedy Rapudo, Africana Rapudo, has taken social media by storm at the tender age of months
• From her first limousine ride to a growing Instagram following exceeding a hundred thousand, Asia Brown has become a child star capturing hearts online
• Jerida Andayi and her daughters Neema and Norah have become an online sensation with their heartwarming family content

In a year marked by the ascent of new content creators and influencers, it seems the spotlight is not just reserved for adults.

2023 witnessed the rise of young celebrities, specifically children born to renowned figures and those making their own mark.

Here's a closer look at the young stars who stole the limelight in Kenya this year.

1. Africana Rapudo

At just a few months old, Africana Rapudo, daughter of socialite Amber Ray and Kennedy Rapudo, has become Instagram's youngest sensation.

Despite her face initially hidden, Africana boasts an impressive 46.3k followers, and her recent facial reveal sparked awe as netizens noted her striking resemblance to her father.

2. Asia Brown

Born to Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo on October 20, 2021, Princess Asia Brown celebrated her second birthday in style.

From her royal birth at a Nairobi hospital to her impressive Instagram following exceeding a hundred thousand, Asia is proving to be a pint-sized influencer in her own right.

3. Prince Ice Brown

In a presidential suite, Prince Ice Brown made his grand entrance into the world, the second child of Vera Sidika and Brown Mauzo.

Months after his birth, Brown Mauzo proudly unveiled the adorable face of their newborn, following the trend set by their firstborn.

4. Malaika Bahati

Born on November 1, 2022, at Komarock Modern Healthcare in Nairobi, Malaika Bahati, the third child of celebrity couple Bahati and Diana Marua, is already making waves.

With thousands of Instagram followers, Malaika is proving to be a social media darling like her famous parents.

5. Neema wa Jeridah Andayi

Thanks to the delightful content created by Radio Citizen presenter Jerida Andayi and her daughters Neema and Norah, the family gained popularity online.

Neema, in particular, has become a sensation with her charisma and unfiltered honesty, captivating hearts on various social media platforms.

6. Shiro Mathenge

Shiru, the youngest daughter of celebrity couple Nameless and Wahu, born in 2022, has quickly become the darling of her parents and an online sensation.

With two older sisters, Shiru completes the Mathenge trio, spreading joy through the family's online presence.

7. Jasmine Lenguro Tokodi

Media personality Grace Ekirapa and actor Pascal Tokodi welcomed their daughter AJ on Pascal's birthday, April 21, 2021.

Even before her facial reveal, baby AJ enjoyed a lavish life, showcased by her mother's glamorous social media posts.

Each photo of AJ in stylish baby fashion leaves netizens in awe of her parents' impeccable taste.

As 2023 comes to a close, these young celebrities are not just the children of famous figures but emerging stars in their own right, leaving a lasting impact on the digital landscape.

TUKO.co.ke previously featured some top celebrities who welcomed babies in 2023, including Eric Omondi and Lenana Kariba.