Nikita starred in the Disney film Queen of Katwe alongside actress Lupita Nyongo as her mother and David Oyelowo as her chess teacher.
The 2016 film was based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, who took up chess aged nine despite not being in school and went on to compete in international tournaments.
Nikita is best remembered for her quote in the movie: “In chess, the small once can become the big one.”
At the time of her death, she was a senior three student at Gayaza High School.
