Pierra Makena Biography: Age, Husband, Kids, Songs, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Pierra Makena is a Kenyan deejay, actress, and media personality who achieved widespread recognition through her role as Karis in the popular high school drama series Tahidi High.

This television appearance served as a foundation for her transition into the music industry, where she eventually became one of the most prominent female disc jockeys in East Africa.

Her visibility grew significantly after she began performing at major international events and taking on leading roles in films across the continent.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Pierra Makena
• NickName: DJ Pierra
• Date of Birth: April 11, 1981
• Age: 45 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: Meru, Kenya
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Profession: Disc Jockey, Actress, Producer
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Ricca Pokot
• Relationship Status: Single
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Meru
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Pierra Makena is now at the age of 45 and was born on April 11, 1981.

She spent her formative years in Meru, Kenya, where she was raised within a family of six children.

As a member of the Meru ethnic group, she grew up in a Christian household.

For her secondary schooling, she attended Chogoria Girls High School in Meru County, where she participated in national drama festivals.

Upon completing her high school education, she moved to Nairobi to pursue higher studies.

She enrolled at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, where she studied Radio Production and graduated in the mid-2000s.

Personal Life

Pierra Makena’s personal life has often been a subject of public discussion, particularly regarding her journey as a single parent.

She has never been married and does not have a husband.

She gave Birth to her daughter, Ricca Pokot, in 2016.

In various public statements, she has shared that she discovered she was pregnant after her relationship with the child’s father had already ended.

She has chosen to keep the identity of her daughter’s father private, though she has mentioned that he moved on to marry someone else shortly after their separation.

Career

Pierra Makena’s career as an actress began during the early 2000s when she landed roles in Kenyan television classics like Tausi and Kisulisuli.

Her most significant acting breakthrough occurred with Tahidi High, which led to further opportunities in films such as Changes and the Nigerian-Kenyan collaboration When Love Comes Around.

In 2010, she made a pivot into the music industry as a disc jockey.

She honed her skills and quickly rose to become a headline performer at major corporate events and international festivals, including the Burundi Peace Festival and various tours in the United States and Asia.

In recent years, she has expanded into event production by launching the Park N Chill drive-in concert series and joined the cast of the reality show The Mommy Club Nairobi.

Awards

• Best Supporting Actress, Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (2015)
• Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (2014)
• Best Female DJ, Pink Lipsticks Awards (2015)

Net Worth

Pierra Makena has an estimated net Worth of $500,000.

This wealth has been accumulated through her diverse career in the entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @pierramakenaofficial
• X: @PierraM
• TikTok: @djpierra
• YouTube: @PierraMakena254

Filmography

• Kisulisuli (2000)
• Tausi (2001)
• Tahidi High (2006)
• Changes (2010)
• When Love Comes Around (2014)
• Just In Time (2021)
• The Mommy Club Nairobi (2024)

Discography

• The Circle Mixes (2020)
• Park N Chill Live Sets (2021)