DJ Kezz is Now Zziah: Other Kenyan Celebs with Rebranded Names

A growing number of prominent Kenyan public figures have in recent years chosen to redefine their professional and personal identities by adopting new names.

This wave of rebranding is majorly a shift in their artistic focus, spiritual journeys, and a search for greater personal autonomy.

The latest celebrity to introduce a new name is DJ Kezz Kenya.

The Latest Shift: Zziah Explores

The former popular SDA gospel DJ, Kezz Kenya, has recently changed her stage name. She is now known as Zziah Explores.

On November 24, 2025, Kezz updated her social media pages with the new name, cover photo, and profile photo.

“Bye from Dj Kezz, Hello from Zziah,” she captioned.

This rebrand follows a major personal shift for the star. Months earlier, in July 2025, DJ Kezz Kenya publicly converted to Islam.

The news of her conversion broke via a Facebook post, dated Friday, July 12, 2025.

"Alhamdulillah. We've taken our Shahada ❤️? This is the beginning of the most beautiful chapter yet!” she wrote.

The Shahada is the Islamic declaration of faith. Kezz’s adoption of the Islamic faith was a significant and unexpected development.

It is currently unknown what her official Islamic name is.

Artistic Autonomy and New Light

Other Kenyan creatives have rebranded to achieve artistic or personal growth.

Comedy creator and singer Mike Muchiri officially reintroduced himself under the new name, Ziya Africa. This rebrand in April 2025 came after public reflections on self-discovery.

Muchiri’s Instagram bio subtlely signaled the change.

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“I was someone else before. Now, I’m Ziya. And this is just the beginning.”

The name Ziya commonly symbolises “light” or “radiance”. In February 2025, Muchiri had deleted all content from his social platforms, leaving only cryptic posts like, "My soul is wide awake".

In September 2025, the artist formerly known as Zaituni Wambui announced a significant rebrand to just Zaituni. She stated the change marked a pivotal moment in her career.

The decision was driven by a desire for full autonomy.

"The decision to drop the last name and move forward as Zaituni is a desire to have full autonomy over my name and likeness, not only as an artist but also in my personal life.”

Zaituni assured fans that the essence of her music remains unchanged despite the shift.

Aligning Identity with Vision

Kenyan R&B sensation Ethan Muziki rebranded to Kethan in April 2024. Born Ethan Edwards Okoth, the acclaimed singer-songwriter saw the name change as a symbolic step toward authenticity.

Kethan believes the new moniker aligns with his evolving vision.

“I’ve come to realize that having a name that’s uniquely mine will be beneficial in my steps towards greater heights, continentally and globally.”

On April 2025, musician Miss P resurfaced after nearly a year, announcing her rebranding and a profound personal transformation through her faith in God. She made it clear that she wished to be known as Miss Princessah.

Speaking to Nicholas Kioko, the former Saldido Label signee opened up about her spiritual journey, touching on themes of love, sacrifice, redemption, and faith.

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"I prayed and fasted over this new name. As a child of the King of Kings, I am royalty. That’s why I chose ‘Princessah,’ the Spanish word for princess. The version of Miss P you all knew is gone. I am now a new person, prepared, pruned, and equipped by God for His purpose,” she stated.

The comedian and singer known as Cartoon Comedian also made a drastic change in November 2024. She announced she would now be identified as Vanessa Akinyi.

Cartoon Comedian enjoys a large following of over 1 million people on Instagram. She explained the change was necessary to reconnect with a part of herself she held close.

“This change feels like coming home, honoring my roots, and embracing every step of my path,” she shared.

These rebrands show a clear trend of Kenyan celebrities seeking to align their public personas with their deeply personal evolutions, whether spiritual or artistic.