Английская Википедия:Avril (singer)

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Judith Nyambura Mwangi (born 30 April 1986), better known by her mononym Avril (Шаблон:IPAc-en), 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.

Life and career

Biography and music career

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.

Acting career

2011–12: Shuga: Love, Sex, Money

Avril made her acting debut in the second season of the television soap opera Shuga. She played the character Miss B'Have, a celebrity singer who is a firm believer in monogamous relationships. She also played Belinda, a minor character. She was offered the roles after auditioning for the producers of the show. In a 2012 interview with Capital Lifestyle, Avril said playing both characters was therapeutic and that starring in the series was an emotional rollercoaster due to the feelings she developed for her co-star Nick Mutuma. She also said starring in the series reminded her about the dangers of HIV/AIDS.

2013–14: Noose of Gold (season 5)

In February 2013, Avril joined the cast of M-Net's Noose of Gold. She played the role of Corrine.

2015 - 2023

Avril has played a lot of roles on Kenyan television and streaming platforms which have included KTN's Skandals Kibao, Maisha Magic's Sumu la Penzi, Showmax's Pepeta released in 2022 and Faithless released in 2023.

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 Rogers, Alicia keys and Beyoncé as her favourite artists. Her inspiration to write and record music stems from her life experiences. Avril has been involved in several humanitarian campaigns, including the Chagua Amani Peace Campaign and Kenya Land Alliance. In February 2015, she became one of East Africa's ambassadors for Oriflame Sweden and AMREF's Save an African Mother Campaign.

Discography

Songs

Year	Title	Album	Ref
2009	"Mama"	Non album single
	"Mtaani dot com" (Colonel Mustapha featuring Avril)
2010	"Leo" (Remix) (AY featuring Avril)	Шаблон:N/a
	"Chokoza" (Marya featuring Avril)	Non album single
2012	"Kitu Kimoja"	rowspan="7" Шаблон:N/a
2013	"Hakuna Yule"
2014	"Piga Kengele" (Boomba Boyz featuring Avril)
	"Nikimuona"
2015	"Hello Baby"(Avril featuring Ommy Dimpoz)
	"Ninaweza"(Avril featuring Rabbit-Kaka Sungura)
	"No Stress" (Avril featuring AY)
2020	Weka Avril X Naiboi	Single
2020	Rada Avril X Naiboi	Single
2021	Promise	Spirit Album
2021	Spirit ft Savara	Spirit Album
2021	Low Key ft Mbithi	Spirit Album
2021	We na Me	Spirit Album
2021	Your Song (For You)	Spirit Album
2021	Gikeno	Spirit Album
2021	Tumpambe	Spirit Album
2021	Love Song ft MAB	Spirit Album
2021	Just Go ft Khaligraph Jones	Spirit Album
2021	Vibes	Spirit Album
2021	Clown ft Pryshon	Spirit Album
2021	Don't Go	Spirit Album
2021	Pressure ft Ssaru	Spirit Album
2021	Come Home	Single
2022	Danger ft Brandy Maina	Single
2022	Wendo ft Wanjine	Be Kind EP
2022	Be Kind	Be Kind EP

Filmography

Films

Films
Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref
rowspan="2" Шаблон:N/a	Behind The Veil	rowspan="2" Шаблон:N/a	Produced by SpielWorks Media	rowspan="2" Шаблон:N/a
The Checklist

Television

Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref
2012	Mali	Atiah	Recurring role
2013	Shuga	Miss B'Have/Belinda	Main cast (season 2)
2013–present	Sumu la Penzi	Eva	Main cast
2014	Noose of Gold	Corrine	Recurring cast (season 5)
2015–16	Skandals Kibao	Karen	Supporting Actress
2017	Varshita	Scarlet	Guest Role
2017	Auntie Boss!		Guest Role
2022	Pepeta	Nduta	Supporting Actress
2023	Faithless	Deborah	Lead Role

Awards and nominations

Year	Event	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2010	Channel O Music Video Awards	Most Gifted East Video	"Mama"	Шаблон:Nom
	Museke Online Africa Music Awards	Best African Collaboration	"Leo" (Remix) (AY featuring Avril)	Шаблон:Nom
	Nzumari Awards	Best Female Artiste	Herself	Шаблон:Won
2011	Chaguo La Teeniez Awards	Best Female Artiste		Шаблон:Won
	Golden Mic Awards	Most Promising Artiste		Шаблон:Won
	Teen Choice Awards	Best Female Artist		Шаблон:Won
	Pearl of Africa Music Awards			Шаблон:Nom
	Nzumari Awards	Best Female Artiste		Шаблон:Nom
2012	Kisima Music Awards	Best Boomba Artist		Шаблон:Won
	Chaguo La Teeniez Awards	Best Female Artiste		Шаблон:Won
2015	Pulse Music Video Awards	Best Female Artist of the Year		Шаблон:Won
2016	Kora Awards	Best Female Artist – East Africa		Шаблон:N/a
2018	Mdundo Awards	Most Downloaded Afropop		Шаблон:Nom

External links

• Шаблон:Official website
• Avril at SoundCloud