Judith Nyambura Mwangi "Avril", theavieway is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, actress, and entertainer. Born in 1986 and raised in Nakuru. As a young teen, she was very active in drama and music festivals whilst in high school. After forth form, she relocated to Nairobi to pursue design at the University of Nairobi.
She was formerly signed to Ogopa Deejays, one of the leading music producers 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.
Avril's contribution to the Kenyan Entertainment Industry has earned her one Nzumari Award, one Kisima Music Award, one Golden Mic Award and two Chaguo La Teeniez Awards.
Avril has cited Amani, Blu 3, Tiwa Savage, LiquideepSA, Alicia Keys and Beyonce as musicians who inspired her. She also cited Michael Jackson, Kenny Rogers, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé as her favorite artists. Her inspiration to write and record music stems from her life experiences, as well as from the experiences of her love ones. 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.
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