Snova (born Vusimuzi Nongxa, 1984), commonly known by his former name Vusi Nova, is a South African singer. Born and raised in New Brighton, Gqeberha, Nova relocated to Johannesburg in 1998 at the age of 14 to pursue his career in music and signed a record deal with Muthaland Records, released ''Walk Into Light'' (2013) and ''Did It For Love'' (2014).
Career
Nova signed a record deal with
EMI Records and released his first album ''Ndimfumene'' in 2009.
In 2010, he joined RJ Benjamin for vocal lessons and met
Oskido
Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa (born 29 November 1967) is a South African recording artist, DJ, record producer and businessman. Having been in the music industry for over 26 years, Oskido has reached a prominent status in the South African mus ...
who signed him to
Kalawa Jazmee.
In 2012, Nova signed with Muthaland Entertainment and began to work on his debut studio album.
In 2013, his debut studio album ''Walk Into Light'' was released. It features Moneoa, Veezo, RJ Bejamin and Ishmael. In December 2014, Nova's album ''Did It For Love'' was released.
At the
21st South African Music Awards, ''Did It For Love'' was nominated for Best RnB/Soul/Reggae Album.
In early 2016, his single "Thandiwe" was released and peak at number one on Most Shazamed song in Lesotho.
In July 2016, his third studio album ''Naninina'' was released to critical acclaim. ''Naninina'' won Best Afro Album at 2017 South African Afro Music Awards and also Best African Pop Album, Best Styled Artist/Group and Best Produced Album at the 2017 Metro FM Awards. The album was certified platinum in South Africa.
"As'phelelanga" featuring South African poet
Jessica Mbangeni was released on August 17, 2018.
That same month August 2018, his fourth album ''Mayan-Nyan'' was released. The album was certified gold with sales of 25 000 units after 2 months of its release. At
25th South African Music Awards The 25th Annual South African Music Awards ceremony was held at the Sun City Arena in North West on June 1, 2019. It aired live on SABC 1. The show was hosted by Bob Mabena, Melanie Bala, Twasa Seoke and hip-hop star Khuli Chana.
The list of ...
, ''Mayan-Nyan'' was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Afro Pop Album and won Best Engineered Album of the Year.
In August 2020, Nova's single "Yibanathi" featuring Dumi Mkokstad was released as album's
lead single
A lead single (also known as a debut single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date.
Release s ...
, accompanied by music video. In January 2021, his studio album ''NguMama'' was released in South Africa. The album won Best Afro pop Album at
27th South African Music Awards.
In November 2021, his single "Shuku Shuku" was released. The song debuted at number 3 on Radio Monitor Charts.
In early January 2022, Nova began recording studio album ''AsphelelangeVol1'' which is set to be released on March 4, 2022. By February, there were 49 songs already recorded, 8 of which were chosen to the final track listing.
His single "Ndincede" was released on May 5, 2022.
Television
In April 2021, he made his screen debut as judge on Amazing Voices season 2.
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Ndimfumene'' (2009)
* ''Walk Into Light'' (2013)
* ''Did It For Love'' (2014)
* ''Naninina'' (2016)
* ''Mayan-Nyan'' (2018)
* ''NguMama'' (2021)
* '' Ndikhethiwe '' (2022)
* '' TBA '' (2024)
References
Living people
1984 births
People from Port Elizabeth
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