Nomfusi

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Nomfusi is a South African singer and performer of Afro-Soul music. She was born in the township of KwaZhakele in the Eastern Cape. Her mother Kwazibani (“Who Knows?” in English) raised her while her father languished in jail for 21 years. A domestic worker by day, Kwazibani was a sangoma (African medicine woman) with a gift for music. Nomfusi accompanied her mother to the weekly sangoma rituals ("Intlombe") where Nomfusi developed her musicality. She is a two-time SAMA nominee, Metro FM Award nominee and performed on multiple local and international tours.

Career

Since launching her singing career in 2009, Nomfusi appeared at festivals including WOMAD in England, FMM Sines in Portugal. Her performances have been described by critics locally and overseas as “an absolute riot to watch and hear", "a refreshing blast of energy". The Swazi Observer named her "best artist in the overall line-up" at the 2011 Bushfire Festival.

She has been profiled on television and in the press. She performed live on "LIVE AMP" (SABC1), AFROCAFE, MORNING LIVE, with feature articles in Drum, True Love, Destiny, 'Fair Lady, and Cosmopolitan.