Kairo Forbes, the daughter of late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and DJ Zinhle, has made a remarkable mark in the entertainment world by winning the award for Favourite African Kidfluencer at the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2024. The exclusive screening event took place last night at Montecasino, Johannesburg for the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards (KCAs) Africa, celebrating young talents in a vibrant Bikini Bottom-themed extravaganza, in honour of the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants.
The 37th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ceremony was originally held on July 13, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. For those who missed the live event, the awards show will air on Wednesday, July 17, at 15:00 CAT on NickToons Channel 305 on DStv, giving fans another opportunity to enjoy the fun-filled, slime-covered celebration.
Kairo Forbes shared her excitement on Instagram with a heartwarming video of herself collecting the award and dancing to her late father’s song, “Congratulate.” The post’s caption read, “KCA FAVOURITE AFRICAN KIDFLUENCER!!!! Catch the KCA’s today, July 17th, on Nickelodeon at 15.00 CAT, DStv Ch 305! Thank you @nickelodeon_africa KCA for my nomination and congratulations to all the other nominees. Thank you to my family and EVERYONE who voted for me! I’m very happy and I appreciate your support. I hope that I inspire other kids to have dreams and that they have family that will support their dreams. Thank you, God, for all your blessings. This one’s for you, Daddy!”
Her mother, DJ Zinhle, expressed her pride and joy in the comments, stating, “Seeing you that happy gave me such relief… Your little heart has been through a lot. I pray for more happiness in your life. Congratulations, baby.”
Kairo also received numerous congratulatory messages from well-known celebrities like Nandi Madida, Moozlie, and Thabsie, who celebrated her achievement and sent their best wishes.
Kairo Forbes’ win is not just a personal victory but a source of inspiration for many young kids across Africa. Her resilience and talent, combined with the unwavering support of her family, highlight the power of dreams and the importance of a supportive community. As she continues to shine brightly, Kairo stands as a beacon of hope and aspiration for future generations.
