It is unnecessary to introduce Vusumuzi Nongxa, commonly known as Vusi Nova. He’s a megastar from South Africa with several accolades and number-one hits. I Would Rather Go Blind, the lead track from his 2013 debut studio album Walk Into Light, became an immediate hit and provided Vusi Nova with a much-needed big break. Since then, he hasn’t turned around. Seize the opportunity to hear him perform live!
About Vusi Nova
At the age of 14, Vusi Nova left his birthplace in New Brighton Township, Port Elizabeth, to pursue his musical career in Johannesburg in 1998. Before moving back home with his mother, Vusi’s enormous family—which consisted of fifteen people—shared a room at his grandmother’s home. Vusi tells this tale in his most recent Podcast and Chill episode with MacG. His mother was a huge supporter of his musical goals and the one who purchased his first microphone.
Music Background of Vusi Nova
2009 saw the release of Vusi Nova’s debut album, Ndimfumene, following his signing of his first record contract with EMI Records. He started taking voice lessons with RJ Benjamin in 2010 and eventually met Oskido, who signed him to Kalawa Jazmee. After joining Muthaland Entertainment in 2012, Vusi Nova started recording his first studio album.
I Would Rather Go Blind, the lead track from his 2013 debut studio album Walk Into Light, became an immediate hit and provided Vusi Nova with the much-needed big break. Did It For Love, the follow-up album, was released in December 2014 and received a nomination for the 21st South African Music Awards’ Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album category.
His song Thandiwe, which was released in early 2016 as the lead single from his upcoming album, topped South African radio rankings and climbed at number one on the Most Shazamed song list in Lesotho. His third studio album, Naninina, was widely praised when it was released in July 2016 and went on to win numerous prizes at the Metro FM Awards and the 23rd South African Music Awards.
Manyan-nyan, his fourth studio album, was released in 2018 and went gold in South Africa. It was nominated for Album of the Year and Best AfroPop Album at the SAMA Awards and won Best Engineered Album of the Year. Asphelelanga (ft. Jessica Mlangeni), the album’s smash hit, was a tribute to all the musicians who had come before them. Still one of Vusi Nova’s most popular songs is this one.
The gospel single Yibanathi (ft. Dumi Mkokstad) from his 2021 album NguMama, which was published around the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic, offered a lot of people hope. At the 27th South African Music Awards, the album took home the Best Afro pop Album trophy. Vusi Nova introduced Snova, his alter persona, in the same year. Shuku Shuku, an AmaPiano song by Snova, peaked at No. 1 on the South African Radio Charts after debuting at No. 3; this demonstrated Vusi’s versatility as an artist by embracing the popular AmaPiano style.
Vusi Nova released an EP in September 2022 called Ndikhethiwe (I was chosen). It was a very personal album with songs that touched on difficult life issues. For example, in Ndincede, he prays for God to save him from alcoholism and addresses his addiction to alcohol; in Makhelwane, he talks about jealous neighbors and how people can destroy you. An exquisite and poignant rendition of Prince’s Purple Rain serves as the EP’s final track. Fans of Vusi Nova reacted well to the EP, and the media gave it excellent reviews.
Vusi Nova Career Awards & Highlights
- Nomination at 21st SAMA Awards; Best RnB/Soul/Raggae Album for Did It For Love
- Naninina winning Best AfroPop Album at the 2017 23rd South African Music Awards (SAMA)
- Vusi Nova & Naninina winning Best Styled Artist/Group and Best Produced Album at the 2017 Metro FM Awards
- Naninina album certified Platinum in South Africa
- Winning the Best Afro Male Artist and Best Afro Album categories at the South African Afro Music Awards (SAAFMAs) in 2017.
- Nomination at the 2017 South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA) for Song of the Year (Ngikuthandile) and Best Afro-Soul Artist.
- Manyan-nyan was certified Gold in South Africa
- Manyan-nyan being nominated for Album of the Year, Best AfroPop Album and Best Engineered Album of the Year at the 25th SAMA Awards.
- Winning Best Engineered Album of the Year at the 25th SAMA Awards.
- Asphelelanga (ft. Jessica Mlangeni) being nominated for Record of the Year at the 25th SAMA Awards.
- Asphelelanga (ft. Jessica Mlangeni) certified Multi-Platinum selling single with the music video having over 3,5 million views on YouTube and live performance video with over 3,7 million views on YouTube.
- Asphelelanga (ft. Jessica Mlangeni) is the most viewed and critically acclaimed TV performance on the Idols SA competition.
- Nomination for Album of the Year in Africa and Best Produced Album in Africa at the 6th AFRIMA All Africa Awards in 2019 for his album Manyan-nyan.
- His 2021 album NguMama was released in South Africa. The album won Best Afro pop Album at the 27th South African Music Awards.
Vusi Nova Celebrates 10 Years in the Industry Along With a New Album
Following the publication of his eight-track EP, Ndikhethiwe, in 2022, Vusi Nova has been touring the nation with his new songs. He recently performed at the Rand Merchant Bank for the RMB Starlight Classics 2022 event, a premier concert conducted by Chad Hendricks and featuring a full orchestra.
Fans may anticipate the first-ever One-Man Show and solo tour, with Vusi Nova as the main attraction, in 2023, which marks ten years since the publication of his breakthrough album Walk Into Light and the single I’d Rather Go Blind.
Vusi Nova has accomplished a lot in the South African music scene, and his current objectives are to develop and broaden his name and catalog both domestically and abroad. Vusi Nova aspires to tour the world, engaging with musicians and artists around the world while sharing their musical gift. Vusi Nova is entering a new chapter in his life, and he has a promising future ahead of him.
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