Avril (singer)
Avril | |
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Avril using a product from her own personal care line My Everything by Avril | |
| Born | Judith Nyambura Mwangi 30 April 1986 Nakuru, Kenya |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Children | 1 |
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| Labels | Digitone Music Group (current) Ogopa Deejays (former) |
Judith Nyambura Mwangi (born 30 April 1986), who is better known as Avril (/ˌævrɪl/), is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. She was formerly signed to Ogopa Deejays, one of the leading music production and record labels in Kenya. As a singer, she is known for the 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.