Judith Nyambura Mwangi (born 30 April 1986), better known by her
mononym Avril, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, actress and entertainer.
She was formerly signed to Ogopa Deejays, one of the leading music
production and record labels in Kenya. As a singer, she is popularly
known for her singles "Mama", "Kitu Kimoja", "Chokoza" and "Hakuna
Yule". As an actress, she is best known for playing Miss B'Have on
Shuga: Love, Sex, Money (2012). Avril's contributions to the Kenyan
entertainment industry have earned her one Nzumari Award, one Kisima
Music Award, one Golden Mic Award and two Chaguo La Teeniez
Awards.Avril was born and raised in Nakuru, the former capital of the
Rift Valley Province. She was very active in drama and music festivals
while in high school. Avril later relocated to Nairobi to pursue an
undergraduate education. In 2005, she partook in the Jaza Lorry
initiative and met talent manager Emmanuel Banda of Ogopa Deejays
Production. Although Banda tried convincing her to venture into music,
Avril remained hesitant at the time. She enrolled at the University of
Nairobi in 2006 and studied design. She changed her mind about music
during her second year at UoN and recorded her debut single "Mama"
after signing a record deal with Ogopa Deejays; the song was released
in 2009 and sent to radio stations across Kenya. Avril was later
featured on Colonel Mustapha's "Mtaani dot com" (sometimes stylized as
"mtaani.com"). The music video for "Mtaani dot com" was released and
uploaded to YouTube on 15 October 2009.Avril began to gain prominence
following her collaboration with A.Y on his 2010 single "Leo" (Remix).
Her collaborative single with Sudanese singer Lam, titled "Changes",
was released in Sudan. In November 2010, she was featured on Marya's
breakthrough single "Chokoza"; the song was released to critical
acclaim and received numerous radio airplay. On 31 January 2012, Avril
released her single "Kitu Kimoja". The music video for the song was
shot at a resort on the Kenyan coast line. In February 2013, Avril
released "Hakuna Yule". In January 2014, she debunked rumors regarding
her exit from Ogopa Deejays and said the relationship she has with the
label's executives was built on understanding. In March 2014, Avril
was featured on the chorus of Boomba Boyz's 2014 single "Piga
Kengele". In July 2014, she performed at the Tusker Meru 7 After
Party.
mononym Avril, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, actress and entertainer.
She was formerly signed to Ogopa Deejays, one of the leading music
production and record labels in Kenya. As a singer, she is popularly
known for her singles "Mama", "Kitu Kimoja", "Chokoza" and "Hakuna
Yule". As an actress, she is best known for playing Miss B'Have on
Shuga: Love, Sex, Money (2012). Avril's contributions to the Kenyan
entertainment industry have earned her one Nzumari Award, one Kisima
Music Award, one Golden Mic Award and two Chaguo La Teeniez
Awards.Avril was born and raised in Nakuru, the former capital of the
Rift Valley Province. She was very active in drama and music festivals
while in high school. Avril later relocated to Nairobi to pursue an
undergraduate education. In 2005, she partook in the Jaza Lorry
initiative and met talent manager Emmanuel Banda of Ogopa Deejays
Production. Although Banda tried convincing her to venture into music,
Avril remained hesitant at the time. She enrolled at the University of
Nairobi in 2006 and studied design. She changed her mind about music
during her second year at UoN and recorded her debut single "Mama"
after signing a record deal with Ogopa Deejays; the song was released
in 2009 and sent to radio stations across Kenya. Avril was later
featured on Colonel Mustapha's "Mtaani dot com" (sometimes stylized as
"mtaani.com"). The music video for "Mtaani dot com" was released and
uploaded to YouTube on 15 October 2009.Avril began to gain prominence
following her collaboration with A.Y on his 2010 single "Leo" (Remix).
Her collaborative single with Sudanese singer Lam, titled "Changes",
was released in Sudan. In November 2010, she was featured on Marya's
breakthrough single "Chokoza"; the song was released to critical
acclaim and received numerous radio airplay. On 31 January 2012, Avril
released her single "Kitu Kimoja". The music video for the song was
shot at a resort on the Kenyan coast line. In February 2013, Avril
released "Hakuna Yule". In January 2014, she debunked rumors regarding
her exit from Ogopa Deejays and said the relationship she has with the
label's executives was built on understanding. In March 2014, Avril
was featured on the chorus of Boomba Boyz's 2014 single "Piga
Kengele". In July 2014, she performed at the Tusker Meru 7 After
Party.
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