Waiata Jennings | Know Your Roots 2022
Know Your Roots is back in 2 weeks and we're introducing you to the fresh new cast!
Joining us this year as a fierce competitor is Waiata Jennings. You may recognise her from TikTok where she has racked up more than 300,000 fans and 21.7 million likes. Outside of the social media world Waiata is also known for her netball and basketball skills. In fact the TikTok star is currently on a Basketball scholarship in Dalla Texas.
Before she jet-setted off to the courts of the US she joined the Know Your Roots battlefield. Waiata said she took up the challenge because of the interactive way the series tackles learning culture. "I took up the challenge this season because I could see that it was a fun environment. The cultural based challenges also made me pause and think this could actually be a really awesome experience for me" she shared.
At 20 years old she is one of the youngest competitors but that did not stop her from bringing the fire. She noted, "I probably dont come off as competitive. Im one of those secret competitors that actually really wants to win but will come off chill but then come down sprinting".
Waiata is a proud Maori wahine from Te Arawa, Tuhoe and Ngāti Maniapoto. She grew up in Rotorua but thanks to the content she creates she reaches audiences around the world.
You do not want to miss Waiata on Know Your Roots premiering Saturday 24th of September 10am on TVNZ2!
Until then meet more of the Know Your Roots Season 4 cast right here on the Coconet! Stay tuned for another profile tomorrow.
