Nya, Kenyan singer (2024-present)
Nya biography
Nyachomba Muchai-Kinya, popularly known as Nya, is a Fort Myers-based singer and a Broadway performer who impressed judges during her American Idol 2024 audition with her unique voice and style. The Kenyan singer is a Lee University graduate, who started her professional career at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. She holds a Kenyan nationality and calls herself a superstar singer, dancer, actor, and musician. Her ethnicity is African as she belongs to Kenya. On the stage of American Idol, Nya performed songs like ‘Temptations,’ ‘The Best,’ and ‘Get Ready.’
| Born name | Nyachomba Muchai-Kinya |
| Nickname | Nya |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth date | 1996 |
| Birthplace | Kenya |
| Residence | Manhattan |
| Profession | Singer |
| Nationality | American |
Nya age
American Idol contestant Nya’s age as of 2024 is 28 years. Born in Kenya in 1996, to a Kenyan couple, Nya spent her formative years growing up in Fort Myers, Florida.
| Age in 2024 | 28 years |
| Birth date | 1996 |
| Parents | Kenyan couple |
| Birth year | 1996 |
| Hometown | Kenya |
| Occupation | Singer |
Nya’s parents and family
Nya was born to a Nigerian couple in Kenya in 1996. She had a keen interest in music but she didn’t get positive support from her parents. Her mother and father didn’t want her to pursue a music career. Her mom wants her to focus on academics over artistic pursuits. Finally, her mother was seen supporting her for her dedication and impressive performances on American Idol.
| Father | A Kenyan citizen |
| Mother | A Kenyan citizen |
| Siblings | None |
| Native | Manhattan |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
Nya’s performance on American Idol
During her Hawaii audition, Nya performed Willow Smith’s ‘Wait a Minute!’ and impressed all with her immersive singing skills. She got a big ‘yes’ from all three judges and received a standing ovation, resulting in a golden ticket to Hollywood.
American Idol judge Luke Bryan was enthralled with Nya’s talent. He called her Hawaii audition as his ‘favorite’ of the ongoing season. Luke adds, “Maybe my favorite performance or audition this year, thus far. The most impressive thing is you don’t sound like Broadway… You are a massive singer, a massive personality.”
In the meantime, judge Lionel Richie praised Nya for her defined personality and effortless control. The judge noted that she could make a big difference.
After Nya’s performance on the song ‘Wait a Minute!’, Katy calls herself the biggest fan of Nya. Katy says, “There is no de-Nya-ing that you are a star.”