Vusi Nongxo, popularly known as Vusi Nova, is a South African Afro-Soul Singer. He is known for his hit songs such as I’d rather go blind, and ‘Ndikuthandile’.^[1]

Vusi Nova moved to Johannesburg to pursue his dream and got signed at Muthaland Entertainment under the guidance of legendary Businessman Lance Stehr. He released his first single “I’D RATHER GO BLIND” to much praise from music critics. ^[2]

He has done numerous collaborations with a number of musicians and opened for a number of international artists that have both shaped and inspired him throughout his career.

The past years have seen Vusi Nova reaching the height of his career.

He was nominated twice for the Metro FM Awards for Best Afro Pop and Best Male but he did not win but the nomination itself spoke volumes on the type of artist he is.

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Vusi Nova was named “Music Royalty “after he performed his song “Ndikuthandile” in front of a crowd that loved his music.

The SAMA 23 came and saw the afro-pop sensation being nominated and winning an award for the Nanina album.

2017 being the year for Vusi Nova, afro-pop singer also won 2 awards at the South African Afro Music Awards in 2017, winning Best Afro Album and Best male.

Vusi Nova’s career has been filled with enormous success; with two albums (Walk in the light and (Did it for love) the young crooner joined a kaleidoscope of international award-winning musicians who have covered the song.

His second album Did It for Love was released in 2014 and included successful singles such as “Waterfalls”, “Baby” FT Kelly Khumalo, and “Indaba Zam” FT Brickz.

A follow -up is his 2015 single featuring Kid X titled “Neva Let U Go” which has had a good reception with over 55 000 Downloads and counting. His style of composition “is influenced by Reggae, Jazz and Gospel music”, Vusi Nova says. Collaborating with the King of Mozambique, Mr. Bow, this single brings together different cultures and shows his style of Composition with the Ndimfumene Remix being played on some of the biggest stations in South Africa.^[4]

Vusi Nova was born on September 24, 1984, in New Brighton Township, Port Elizabeth. He celebrates his birthday every September 24th.

Vusi Nova speaking to the Fresh Breakfast team shared about what many people didn’t know that Sisa Hewana, who plays Skhumbuzo on Isidingo is his Brother. The singer had this to say about his brother:

Manyan-Nyan

Walk into Light

Did It for Love

Naninina

Fans of Nova were convinced that their favorite Musician was Gay after his pictures with another man were published on a Satirical website in 2014. The Website claimed Vusi had jetted off to an Island to marry the man. These rumors persisted even though he tried to ignore them. He neither admitted nor confirmed the claims but admitted the Allegations were hurtful since he did not like to share his love life with the Public.