DISCOVER: Get to Know King Avry Music

Born Ngonidzashe, Avry, Honest Chilwa and known in the musical circle as ‘King Avry’ the multi-talented Zimbabwean born Musician/Producer/Choreographer/TV & Radio presenter/Massage Therapist and Model is a force to be reckoned with. 

In his junior school years King Avry showed singing and dancing capabilities which soon caught the eye of the late Zimbabwe College of  Music guru and lecturer the late Ms. Nyasha Bare while she taught music class at Avondale Primary School. She sought to develop this potential by enrolling him for the school drama and musicals club which led him to join the School choir, all initiatives that allowed her to mentor and guide him.

High School solidified his dream as he joined the Musicians and Composers Club at St Albert’s High School boosting his confidence and writing prowess. Soon after his O’ Levels King Avry joined ‘Broadway Bits and Hits’ a musical that was directed by ballet guru Debbie Fleming and phenomenal voice trainer Linda Frampton.

Recording his first ever song in 2008 at a studio in Highfield, which was an adaptation Da Les’ tippy toes the then young rapper was skipping school to record with his friends. It was then that he unexpectedly fell in love with vocals when he was asked to feature on a dancehall track for Yung Vybz. When it was time to do his part he was stuck but he stayed in the booth until suddenly melodies came out and from there he knew there was more to explore. The song was never released commercially however it’s still the first evidence of the artist we know today.

King Avry has gone on to pursue a creative career from launching his debt his debut mix tape “Love and lyrics” in April 2016 to becoming an award winning radio personality on Heart & Soul TV by September 2018. He has also shown creative range in his involvement and participation in local events. 

COVID-19 set the world a step back but as it did for most creative souls it gave King Avry a new lease on his creative career and he’ll soon be announcing the new project he’s been working on. 

King Avry recently dropped a new video titled Kufara.

Watch King Avry - Kufara