Avril, the Kenyan singer, recently pulled off a masterful April Fools’ prank that had fans and fellow celebrities alike believing she was expecting another child. The playful post, shared on social media, quickly went viral, with countless well-wishers flooding her comment section with congratulations. Avril had shared an old photo of herself during a previous pregnancy, captioning it with the hashtags #HereWeGoAgain and #GratitudeSpace.
Her fans, overwhelmed with joy at the thought of the announcement, began expressing their excitement, unaware that they were falling victim to a clever joke. The reactions ranged from heartfelt congratulations to excited messages from fans celebrating the possibility of a new addition to the singer’s family.
However, it didn’t take long for Avril to reveal that it was all part of her April Fools’ trick. In a follow-up post, she clarified, “Face reveal. It’s April!! My month!! Of course, I was going to start it with a bang!! Thank you for the heartfelt wishes. What a morning!!” she wrote, playfully adding the hashtag #AprilFools to further drive home the prank.
Fans’ reactions to the news were a mix of laughter, disbelief, and some good-natured frustration. Some were amused by Avril’s creativity, while others admitted they had fallen for the joke, only to later realize it was all in good fun.
One fan expressed admiration for Avril’s creativity, calling her the “best in Africa” for such an entertaining prank. Another fan commented, “Thank you for fooling us,” while another joked about how “the government’s grip” had nothing on the way Avril had deceived everyone.
A few others were a bit more upset, with one user jokingly demanding their congratulations back after realizing they’d been duped. Others expressed their disbelief, with one fan admitting, “I believed you,” and another saying, “Today, you have lied to a whole country.”
There were also those who had their suspicions, with some saying they knew something was off but couldn’t quite put their finger on it. Yet others playfully scolded Avril for playing such a convincing prank, with one fan noting, “The reason we should always mind our own business.”
Despite the playful disappointment, many were quick to compliment Avril for her sense of humor and ability to pull off such a well-executed joke. A fan even noted that they were feeling down before the prank, but Avril’s post managed to bring a smile to their face, with the comment, “Aki, umenipata hapo… but thanks a lot, I was feeling down, at least you made me smile.”
For some, it was a reminder of how easily we can be caught up in exciting news, only to later realize it was all a part of an elaborate joke. Others commented on the timing, admitting they hadn’t even realized it was April Fools’ Day and were completely blindsided by the prank.
One fan reflected on how well Avril had executed the joke, saying, “You beat us 10-0,” while another expressed feeling like a fool for not recognizing the signs. Others were more playful, with a fan noting that Avril had “fooled the entire udaku nation,” referring to the gossip-hungry nature of many fans.
While some fans were momentarily tricked, most seemed to take the prank in stride, appreciating Avril’s sense of humor. Many of them expressed excitement for her future projects and the upcoming possibilities she might have in store, including the potential to run for office as some fans even referred to her as the “upcoming woman representative.”
Ultimately, Avril’s April Fools’ joke left her fans laughing, reminiscing about how they had been duped, and most importantly, grateful for the lighthearted fun she brought to their social media feeds. Even though many had initially believed the pregnancy announcement, they all seemed to agree that Avril had pulled off a memorable and well-executed prank that would be hard to forget.
