Icha Kavons

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Icha Kavons
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Icha Kavons
Background information
Birth nameIcha Mundundu
Born (1989-09-27) September 27, 1989 (age 31)
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • worshipper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
InstrumentsVocal, Drum,piano
Years active2013–present
LabelsP.G.F Music
Associated acts Wilson Bugembe
Website www.instagram.com/ichakavons/
Spouse(s)
Deborah Kavons
(m. 2019)

Icha Kavons Mundundu (born September 27, 1989), known by his stage name Icha Kavons, is a DR Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, drummer and producer. He won the 2015 All Africa Music (AFRIMA) award for Best Gospel Artist and the 2016 AFRIMA award for Male Artiste in African Inspirational for his song "Testimony".

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Early life

Kavons was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo, on September 27, 1989. He came to Canada in the early 2000s and subsequently lived in Toronto. Kavons joined a children's choir at age 8 and a church (New Covenant Choir NCC) choir at age 13. He had joined the choir to play the drum, but ended up singing.

Music career

In 2013, Icha released his first ever music project titled Second Chance produced by William Chebeya. In May 2014, he was nominated for Best Gospel Artist of The Year at the inaugural All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMMA), but did not win. In 2015, he was again nominated for the same award and won.[ citation needed ] In 2016, his song "Testimony" earned him an AFRIMA award for Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational. [1] [2] [3]

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum details
Possibility
Testimony
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: P.G.F MUSIC,
  • Formats: CD, digital download

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