One of Kenya’s most renowned and celebrated musicians, Avril whose real name is Gertrude Nyambura has finally opened up to her fans about why she took a break from the music scene.

Avril revealed that she became a superstar at just 18 years old and had been working non-stop until the age of 32. It was then that she made the decision to step away from the spotlight and focus on other aspects of her life.


Avril, is a celebrated Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. She rose to fame in her late teens with her unique voice and hit songs that earned her a spot among Kenya’s top female artists. After years of success in the music industry, Avril took a seven-year break to focus on motherhood and personal growth. During this time, she also established a successful multimillion-shilling skincare business with branches in Nairobi and Nakuru.


She shared that the primary reason for her hiatus was her desire to settle down and embrace motherhood. Avril took a seven-year break to focus on raising her child and being the best mother she could be. During this time, she remained behind the scenes, dedicating herself fully to her family and personal growth.

For those years she has been able to achieve alot, and currently she owns a Multimillion skincare company, that has operational branches both in Nairobi and Nakuru. The entrepreneurship journey has been amazing, and now she is back to the limelight.

Avril urged her fans to be patient because very soon, she will be dropping several songs with some of the famous musicians in Kenya currently.