Mpesa agent to Reality TV star: Diana Marua’s impressive journey to stardom & what she has accomplished for far

Diana Marua is a multifaceted Kenyan personality who has made significant strides in her career and personal life.

Diana's career took off when she started a vlogging channel on YouTube.

Initially, she shared her daily routine and experiences as a young woman in Nairobi then she gradually expanded her content to include fashion, travel, and motherhood videos.

Starting as an M-PESA agent at a pharmacy, she has evolved into a television personality, rapper, singer, actor, video vixen, performer, and content creator.

Her journey is a testament to the adage "use what you have as a stepping stone to your next level," as she highlighted in a social media post reflecting on her days as an MPESA agent.

 Before her entertainment career, Diana worked in various capacities. 

She was a data and statistics analyst at KEMRI, an assistant HR and admin at Neo Marketing Kenya Limited, and a key account executive at Bio Foods Limited23.

In July 2024, Diana Marua achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female Kenyan artist and content creator to receive the prestigious YouTube Golden Plaque. 

This recognition came after she reached one million subscribers on the platform.

Diana Marua is also known for her romantic relationship with popular musician Bahati. Their love story has captured the attention of fans and followers alike.

Since their encounter in 2014, they have grown to have a family of three children now; Morgan, Heaven, Majesty and Malaika Nyambura.

Diana is also an influential figure which landed her several brand endorsements.

She actively promotes various products, including Bountiful Safaris, Raha, Nivea, and Safaricom.

Her influence extends to both independent endorsements and collaborations with her husband as part of the Bahati Family.

She also appears as a co-host on various shows for example Mr Right, contributing her charisma and insights to engage audiences.

Diana has ventured into rap music under the name “Diana B.” She released songs like “Hatutaachana” and “Narudi Soko,” which garnered mixed reactions from fans.

Diana and her husband Bahati, recently launched a reality show in Netflix known as ''Bahati Empire.''

The show is expected to blend elements of family life, music, and entrepreneurship, reflecting the dynamic nature of Bahati and Diana’s lives.