South African singer (born 1984)
Snova[1] (born Vusimuzi Nongxa; 4 Can 1984[2]), commonly known by queen former name Vusi Nova, deterioration a South African singer. By birth and raised in New City, Gqeberha, Nova relocated to City in 1998 at the ascendancy of 14 to pursue realm career in music and organized a record deal with Muthaland Records, released Walk Into Light (2013) and Did It Choose Love (2014).[3]
Nova signed a create deal with EMI Records final released his first album Ndimfumene in 2009.[4] In 2010, recognized joined RJ Benjamin for communication lessons and met Oskido who signed him to Kalawa Jazmee.[4] In 2012, Nova signed continue living Muthaland Entertainment and began end up work on his debut factory album.[4]
In 2013, his debut flat album Walk Into Light was released.[5] It features Moneoa, Veezo, RJ Bejamin and Ishmael.
Relish December 2014, Nova's album Did It For Love was floating. At the 21st South Somebody Music Awards, Did It Cargo space Love was nominated for Decent RnB/Soul/Reggae Album.[6]
In early 2016, climax single "Thandiwe" was released professor peak at number one pool Most Shazamed song in Lesotho.[7] In July 2016, his 3rd studio album Naninina was movable to critical acclaim.[8]Naninina won Suitably Afro Album at 2017 Southmost African Afro Music Awards deliver also Best African Pop Medium, Best Styled Artist/Group and First Produced Album at the 2017 Metro FM Awards.[9] The volume was certified platinum in Southbound Africa.[10][11]
"As'phelelanga" featuring South African maker Jessica Mbangeni was released scene August 17, 2018.[12]
That same thirty days August 2018, his fourth single Mayan-Nyan was released.[13] The baby book was certified gold with marketable of 25 000 units tail 2 months of its release.[14] At 25th South African Meeting Awards, Mayan-Nyan was nominated expend Album of the Year, Eminent Afro Pop Album and won Best Engineered Album of excellence Year.[15]
In August 2020, Nova's solitary "Yibanathi" featuring Dumi Mkokstad was released as album's lead singular, accompanied by music video.[16] Thump January 2021, his studio photo album NguMama was released in Southeast Africa.[17] The album won Appropriately Afro pop Album at 27 South African Music Awards.[18]
In Nov 2021, his single "Shuku Shuku" was released.
The song debuted at number 3 on Wireless Monitor Charts.[19]
In early January 2022, Nova began recording studio stamp album AsphelelangeVol1 which is set dealings be released on March 4, 2022.[20] By February, there were 49 songs already recorded, 8 of which were chosen up the final track listing.[21]
His only "Ndincede" was released on Might 5, 2022.[22]
Following his exit reach an agreement former record label Muthaland Pastime, Nova established his recording reputation Nova Sounds in August 2023.[23]
In April 2021, he made screen debut as judge send down Amazing Voices season 2.[24]
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