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Avril lands sponsorship deal with Itel Mobile


Popular Kenyan entertainer Avril, real name Judith Nyambura, has landed a one-year endorsement deal with Itel Mobile.

The singer signed the contract which names her as the brand image of the company where she is expected to attend corporate social responsibility activities sponsored by the company.

She is also expected to market Itel Company on social media platforms and other channels in order to raise its presence in the Kenyan market.

“I chose to accept the offer because I would be part of the extension of technology in Kenya. This means I can influence other people in the country through technology,” said an ecstatic Avril.

The value of the deal was not disclosed.

Itel Sales Manager Chris Zhao exchanges partnership documents with the singer.
Itel Sales Manager Chris Zhao exchanges partnership documents with the singer.

Itel Mobile Kenya manager, Chris Zhao said that the company decided to approach Avril for the contract not only because of her success, but also the great influence she has on many of Kenya’s youth.

“It is an honor and privilege to be part of this partnership and I can’t wait to see the possibilities we may have in the near future,” she added.

This comes as a great progress for the singer-cum-actress who ended her engagement and lost both her father and grandmother in 2015.

Itel Mobile is one of the fast growing mobile companies in Kenya at the moment. It was born in 2007.