Kenyan socialite and businesswoman Faith Makau, widely known as Amber Ray, has shared a throwback photograph from 2014 alongside veteran rapper CMB Prezzo.
Looking back on the start of her media career, the influencer pointed out the single personal quality that has remained constant throughout her journey.
"One thing that has never changed about me? I’ll hustle!" Amber Ray revealed.
A Look Back at Her First Video Role
Amber Ray posted the decade-old image on her Instagram account as part of a Flashback Friday trend. The picture captured her working on set during her very first job as a music video vixen.
In her social media post, she tagged Kenyan musician Jackson Ngechu Makini, better known as CMB Prezzo, who appeared with her in the throwback photo.
The Work Ethic Behind the Brand
Reflecting on the 2014 image, Amber Ray shared details about her personal life at that stage. At the time, she was a young mother trying to secure a better financial future for her firstborn son, Gavin.
She provided her followers with a full statement of her motivation during those early years. She wrote in her caption:
"The year is 2014 😂 Young single mother,hungry and chasing the bag! One thing that has never changed about me? I’ll hustle! ❤️"
She completed the post with the hashtags "#fbf", "#firstvixenjob", and "#amberthebrand", adding a direct greeting to the rapper: "Hey @prezzo254.”
Key Career Milestones
Over the past twelve years, Amber Ray has grown from a fledgling video model into one of Kenya's most followed social media personalities and entrepreneurs.
Here are key figures that track her professional growth:
- 2014: Started out in the entertainment sector with her first video vixen role.
- 12 Years: Total span of time active in the Kenyan public eye.
- 2 Children: Mother to son Gavin and daughter Africannah.
- Multi-Industry Focus: Expanded from video appearances into beauty, fashion, and lifestyle branding.
From Early Hardship to Mainstream Influence
Before establishing her commercial brand, Amber Ray faced steep financial challenges. She has previously spoken about her early experiences as a young mother, recalling how difficult her situation was when raising her eldest child alone.
Today, she balances her entrepreneurial projects with family life alongside her partner, businessman Kennedy Rapudo. While her lifestyle and public visibility have changed significantly over the last decade, her core drive to work hard remains the anchor of her public image.
