{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2021}} {{Short description|South African singer (born 1984)}} '''Snova'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova introduces his new alter ego 'Snova' |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/vusi-nova-introduces-his-new-alter-ego-snova-0d379a3b-a5ba-4560-9f64-f56aaa809ba6| publisher=Independent Online| access-date =2021-11-23| date=2021-11-17| first=Oluthando |last=Keteyi}}</ref> (born '''Vusimuzi Nongxa'''; 4 May 1984<ref>{{cite web|title=Behind The Scenes With Vusi Nova – The Insider SA |url=https://theinsidersa.co.za/behind-the-scenes-with-vusi-nova/| publisher= The Insider SA| access-date =2021-11-19}}</ref>), commonly known by his former name '''Vusi Nova''', was 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).<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova: How music saved my life — The Citizen |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/how-music-saved-my-life/| publisher=The Citizen| access-date=2021-12-06|first=Kgosi |last=Modisane|date=2017-07-25}}</ref>
== Career == Nova signed a record deal with EMI Records and released his first album ''Ndimfumene'' in 2009.<ref name="Nova">{{cite web|title=I want to be known as one of the best vocalists who ever lived': Vusi Nova |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015-06-12-i-want-to-be-known-as-one-of-the-best-vocalists-who-ever-lived-vusi-nova/| publisher =Sowetan LIVE| access-date=2021-12-07| date=2015-06-12|first=Lebogang |last=Boshomane}}</ref> In 2010, he joined RJ Benjamin for vocal lessons and met Oskido who signed him to Kalawa Jazmee.<ref name="Nova"></ref> In 2012, Nova signed with Muthaland Entertainment and began to work on his debut studio album.<ref name="Nova"></ref>
In 2013, his debut studio album ''Walk Into Light'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova – Walk Into Light (2013, CD) - Discogs|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/17174815-Vusi-Nova-Walk-Into-Light| publisher =Discogs| access-date =2021-11-20}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=South African Music Awards nominees announced - The Mail & Guardian |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2015-03-12-the-south-african-music-awards-nominations-announced/?amp| newspaper=The Mail & Guardian| access-date =2021-11-23| date=2015-05-12}}</ref>
In early 2016, his single "Thandiwe" was released and peak at number one on Most Shazamed song in Lesotho.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova's 'Thandiwe' is the Most Shazamed song in Lesotho {{!}} YoMzansi|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2016/07/25/vusi-novas-thandiwe-shazamed-song-lesotho/| access-date =2015-07-16|date=2021-12-07| publisher=YoMzansi}}</ref> In July 2016, his third studio album ''Naninina'' was released to critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova – Real Wired Music {{!}} South Africa |url=http://realwiredmusic.com/portfolio-item/vusi-nova-2/| publisher=Real Wired Music |accessdate=2021-12-06}}</ref> ''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.<ref>{{cite web|title= SA: Vusi Nova wins two SAAFMAs {{!}} Music In Africa |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-vusi-nova-wins-two-saafmas|first=Ano|last=Shumba| access-date= 2021-11-19| date=2017-11-24| publisher =Music In Africa}}</ref> The album was certified platinum in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova over the moon via platinum status |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/vusi-nova-over-the-moon-via-platinum-status-7679798| publisher=Independent Online| first=Shingai Darangwa |last=Chrizelda Kekana |date=2017-02-09 |access-date=2021-11-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova on reaching platinum sales: Am I dreaming? - POWER 98.7 |url=https://www.power987.co.za/news/vusi-nova-thinks-platinum-album-sales-is-a-dream/| work=POWER 98.7.co.za| access-date =2021-12-06|first=Vukile|last= Dlwati|date=2018-11-22}}</ref>
"As'phelelanga" featuring South African poet Jessica Mbangeni was released on August 17, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|location=South Africa|access-date=2022-06-27|publisher=eNCA|url=https://www.enca.com/life/asphelelanga-honours-those-who-are-gone-not-forgotten|title='Asphelelanga' honours those who are gone, but not forgotten|language=en|date=2018-11-24|archive-date=March 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329004551/https://www.enca.com/life/asphelelanga-honours-those-who-are-gone-not-forgotten|url-status=dead}}</ref>
That same month August 2018, his fourth album ''Mayan-Nyan'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova Finally Drops Highly Anticipated Album Titled 'Manyan nyan' - SA Music Magazine |url=https://samusicmag.co.za/2018/08/vusi-nova-finally-drops-highly-anticipated-album-titled-manyan-nyan/amp/| publisher =SA Music Magazine | access-date =2021-11-20}}</ref> The album was certified gold with sales of 25 000 units after 2 months of its release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova's Album Goes Gold |url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/vusi-novas-album-goes-gold-20181023| publisher =Daily SUN| date=2018-10-24|access-date =2021-11-19}}</ref> At 25th South African Music Awards, ''Mayan-Nyan'' was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Afro Pop Album and won Best Engineered Album of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|title=SAMAs 2019: All the winners {{!}} Music In Africa |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/samas-2019-all-winners|first= Ano| last=Shumba|date=2019-06-01| access-date =2021-11-19}}</ref>
In August 2020, Nova's single "Yibanathi" featuring Dumi Mkokstad was released as album's lead single, accompanied by music video.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova And Dumi Mkokstad Release 'Yibanathi' Music Video - SA Music Magazine |url=https://samusicmag.co.za/2020/08/vusi-nova-and-dumi-mkokstad-release-yibanathi-music-video/amp/| publisher =SA Music Magazine| access-date=2021-11-19}}</ref> In January 2021, his studio album ''NguMama'' was released in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova on his new album NguMama, his friendship with Somizi and plans for 2021 {{!}} Drum |url=https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/vusi-nova-on-his-new-album-ngumama-his-friendship-with-somizi-and-plans-for-2021-20210129| publisher =Drum| url-access=subscription | first = Qhama |last=Dayile|date= 2021-01-29|location =South Africa |access-date =2021-11-20}}</ref> The album won Best Afro pop Album at 27th South African Music Awards.<ref>{{cite news|title=Here's the full list of the SAMA winners {{!}} Drum|url=https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/heres-the-full-list-of-the-sama-winners-20210731-3| url-access=subscription |first=Qhama |last=Dayile| location = South Africa| access-date =2021-11-20| date=2021-07-31}}</ref>
In November 2021, his single "Shuku Shuku" was released. The song debuted at number 3 on Radio Monitor Charts.<ref>{{cite web|title= VUSI NOVA'S HIT CLIMBS THE CHARTS |url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-early-edition/20220105/281530819365795| via=PressReader|first=Anita|last=Nkonki| date=2022-02-05 |access-date=2022-02-13}}</ref>
In early January 2022, Nova began recording studio album ''AsphelelangeVol1'' which is set to be released on March 4, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=First volume #AsphelelangeVol1 will be released on the 4th March 2022 |url=https://sundayworld.co.za/news/entertainment/asphelelangevol1-will-be-released-this-march/|date=2022-02-01|publisher =Sunday World|access-date =2022-02-08|first=Mbalenhle|last=Zuma}}</ref> By February, there were 49 songs already recorded, 8 of which were chosen to the final track listing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asiphelelenga, a popular song by Vusi Nova grows wings, embracing more artists to honour departed musicians – CityLife Arts|url=https://citylifearts.co.za/asiphelelenga-a-popular-song-by-vusi-nova-grows-wings-embracing-more-artists-to-honour-departed-musicians/|work=CityLife Arts| access-date=2022-02-20|date=2022-02-14|first=Edward|last=Tsumele}}</ref>
His single "Ndincede" was released on May 5, 2022.<ref>{{cite news|title=Singer Vusi Nova sets the record straight on new hit song Ndincede {{!}} Drum|url= https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/singer-vusi-nova-sets-the-record-straight-on-new-hit-song-ndincede-20220517| publisher=Drum| access-date=2022-06-14|first=Qhama|last=Dayile|date=2022-05-17}}</ref>
Following his exit with former record label Muthaland Entertainment, Nova established his recording label Nova Sounds in August 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/vusi-nova-reportedly-parts-ways-with-muthaland-entertainment-as-he-focuses-on-his-company-nova-sounds-880741ce-41cd-4564-be48-1f8f3f771075|date=2023-08-31|first=Shingai|last=Darangwa |title=Vusi Nova reportedly parts ways with Muthaland Entertainment as he focuses on his company, Nova Sounds|work=Independent Online|access-date=2024-08-04}} </ref>
=== Television === In April 2021, he made his screen debut as judge on Amazing Voices season 2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vusi Nova returns to 'Amazing Voices' as a judge for season 2|first=Liam Karabo |last=Joyce|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/local/vusi-nova-returns-to-amazing-voices-as-a-judge-for-season-2-dc0af6d5-6dda-4023-85b1-18905eb7b034| publisher =Independent Online| access-date =2022-02-13}}</ref>
== Discography == === Studio albums ===
* ''Ndimfumene'' (2009) * ''Walk Into Light'' (2013) * ''Did It For Love'' (2014) * ''Naninina'' (2016) * ''Mayan-Nyan'' (2018) * ''NguMama'' (2021) * '' Ndikhethiwe'' (2022) * '' Full Circle'' (2024) * '' Promises'' (2025)
==Achievements== ===Metro FM Music Awards === {{Awards table}} ! {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2026 |div style="text-align: center";>|Himself |Best Styled Artist |{{pending}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sowetan.co.za/s-mag/culture/2026-02-27-full-list-jazzwrld-thukuthela-lead-2026-metro-fm-music-awards-nominations/|work=SowetanLIVE|title=FULL LIST {{!}} Jazzwrld & Thukuthela lead 2026 Metro FM Music Awards nominations|first=Masego|last=Seemela|access-date=2026-02-27|date=2026-02-27}}</ref> {{end}} ===SA Afro Music Awards=== {{Awards table}} ! {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |rowspan=3|2024 | |Best Male Afro Soul Artist Of Democracy |{{pending}} |rowspan=3| |- |Ndikuthandile |Best Male Afro Song Of Democracy |{{pending}} |- |Himself |Best Male Afro Artist Of Democracy |{{pending}} {{end}}
== References == {{Reflist}}
Category:Living people Category:1984 births Category:Musicians from Gqeberha