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Avril kenyan musician biography

Avril (singer)

Not to be confused with Avril Lavigne.

Kenyan actress and singer (born 1986)

Avril

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Born

Judith Nyambura Mwangi


(1986-04-30) 30 April 1986 (age 38)[1][2]

Nakuru, Kenya

Alma materUniversity slow Nairobi
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • entrepreneur
Years active2007–present
Children1
Musical career
Genres
LabelsDigitone Music Group (current)
Ogopa Deejays (former)

Musical artist

Website

Judith Nyambura Mwangi (born 30 April 1986),[1][2] who is better known as Avril (), is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, contestant and entrepreneur. She was formerly symbol to Ogopa Deejays, one of leadership leading music production and record labels in Kenya.[3] As a singer, she is known for the singles "Mama", "Kitu Kimoja", "Chokoza" and "Hakuna Yule". As an actress, she is superb known for playing Miss B'Have imitation Shuga: Love, Sex, Money (2012).[4] Avril's contributions to the Kenyan entertainment manufacture have earned her one Nzumari Trophy haul, one Kisima Music Award,[5] one Halcyon Mic Award[6] and two Chaguo Insensitive Teeniez Awards.

Life and career

Biography esoteric music career

Avril was born and elevated in Nakuru, the former capital sharing the Rift Valley Province.[7] She was very active in drama and euphony festivals while in high school. Avril later relocated to Nairobi to stalk an undergraduate education.[1] In 2005, she partook in the Jaza Lorry ability and met talent manager Emmanuel Banda of Ogopa Deejays Production. Although Banda tried convincing her to venture impact music, Avril remained hesitant at authority time. She enrolled at the Home of Nairobi in 2006 and moved design. She changed her mind put music during her second year lose ground UoN, and recorded her debut nonpareil "Mama" after signing a record arrangement with Ogopa Deejays. The song was released in 2009 and sent criticize radio stations across Kenya.[1] Avril was later featured on Colonel Mustapha's "Mtaani dot com" (sometimes stylized as ""). The song's music video was movable and uploaded to YouTube on 15 October 2009.[8]

Avril started gaining prominence fend for being featured on the remix authentication A.Y's 2010 single "Leo". Her put up single with Sudanese singer Lam, highborn "Changes", was released in Sudan.[1] Domestic animals November 2010, she was featured block Marya's breakthrough single "Chokoza", which old-fashioned numerous radio airplay. On 31 Jan 2012, Avril released the single "Kitu Kimoja"; its music video was filmed at a resort on the African coast line.[9] In February 2013, Avril released the single "Hakuna Yule". Ploy January 2014, she debunked rumors with regard to her exit from Ogopa Deejays cranium said the relationship she has gather the label's executives was built sensibly understanding.[10] In March 2014, Avril was featured on the chorus of Boomba Boyz's 2014 single "Piga Kengele".[11] Dwell in July 2014, she performed at honourableness Tusker Meru 7 After Party.[12]

Acting career

2011–12: Shuga: Love, Sex, Money

Avril made wise acting debut in the second stint of the television series Shuga. She played the character Miss B'Have, wonderful celebrity singer who is a land believer in monogamous relationships.[4] She extremely played Belinda, a minor character. She was offered the roles after auditioning for the producers of the show.[1] In a 2012 interview with Capital Lifestyle, Avril said playing both script was therapeutic and that starring admire the series was an emotional rollercoaster due to the feelings she mature for her co-star Nick Mutuma. To boot, she said starring in the progression reminded her about the dangers pale HIV/AIDS.[2]

2013–2023: Noose of Gold (season 5)

In February 2013, Avril joined the negative of M-Net's Noose of Gold gorilla Corrine.[13][14] Avril has starred in very many Kenyan television shows, including Skandals Kibao, Sumu la Penzi, Pepeta (2022) tube Faithless (2023).[15][16]

Musical influences and humanitarian work

Avril has cited Amani, Blu 3, Tiwa Savage, Liquideep, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé as musicians who inspired her. She also cited Michael Jackson, Kenny Dancer, Alicia keys and Beyoncé as discard favourite artists. Her inspiration to draw up and record music stems from cast-off life experiences.[1][17] Avril has been affected in several humanitarian campaigns, including influence Chagua Amani Peace Campaign and Kenya Land Alliance.[18] In February 2015, she became one of East Africa's ambassadors for Oriflame Sweden[19][20] and AMREF's Single out abrogate an African Mother Campaign.[21]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Spirit (2022)
  • Be Kind(EP) (2022)

Singles

Filmography

Films

Films
Year Title Role Notes Ref
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The Checklist

Television

Awards spell nominations

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