Nomcebo Zikode
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| Born | South Africa |
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| Years active | 2005 – present |
Nomcebo Zikode, also known by her mononym Nomcebo, is a South African singer known for her collaboration with DJ Ganyani on their hit single Emazulwini and globally for her and Master KG'’s hit gospel single "Jerusalema".[1] She is from Hammarsdale in KwaZulu-Natal.[citation needed]
Career
Nomcebo worked mostly as a backup singer for other South African artistes like Deborah Fraser, Zahara, Lundi Tyamara and Nhlanhla Nciza for more than 15 years. She was also signed under Ganyani Entertainment where she provided vocals for songs like "Emazulwini", which even received a nomination for the Record of the Year at the South African Music Awards,[2] NTO and Jabulile but didn't own the songs and wasn't even allowed to perform them without the consent of the label.[3] Her style of music is Gospel-House.[citation needed]
She gained worldwide popularity after working with DJ Master KG on his 2020 hit single Jerusalema in which she provided vocals.[4][5] She had met Master KG after falling out with Ganyani Entertainemnt. After the success of Jerusalema, she released her debut 8 track album titled Xola Moya Wam' which received a warm welcome from fellow musicians and fans alike.[6] On the album, she features Master KG on the title track,[7] Bongo Beats on two tracks and Makhadzi on another track. [8][9]
As of August 2020[update] she has an album out titled Xola Moya Wam. She featured Master KG and Makhadzi in some of her songs. "Xola Moya Wam", the title track, is getting much air play. Another song on the album doing waves is "Siyafana".[citation needed]
Personal life
Nomcobe is married and has two children.[10] As of August 2020[update] Nomcebo lives in Johannesburg.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Ntombizodwa, Makhoba. "Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode's Jerusalema is officially a global hit!". News 24. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "DJ Ganyani's 'Emazulwini' music video, featuring Nomcebo, reaches two million views". Just Nje. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ AUBREY MOTHOMBENI. "DJ Ganyani, protégé sing a different tune". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Emmanuel Tjiya. "How hit song Jerusalema redeemed Nomcebo". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Nikita Coetzee. "How Jerusalema vocalist Nomcebo Zikode went from singing backup to taking centre stage". Channel 24. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Sibusisiwe Lwandl. "Sisterhood: Bonang Matheba shows major love to Nomcebo Zikode". Briefly. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Nomcebo Zikode and Master KG collaborate on new single, Xola Moya Wam'". Just Nje. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Mpiletso Motumi. "Nomcebo Zikode rides wave of Jerusalema success with new album release". Mpiletso Motumi. IOL. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Mxolisi Mngadi. "Master KG praises Nomcebo Zikode's new song titled Xola Moya Wam'". Briefly. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Five Things You Did Not Know About Jerusalema's Nomcebo Zikode". iharare. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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