Nomfusi
Not one to just stand behind a microphone and sing, the self-taught vocalist and songwriter has become well known for her explosive stage performances all over the world. Nomfusi’s music is a beautiful, fearless mix of genres — from joyful Township sounds punctuated by percussive Maskandi guitars, to Afropop, Afro-soul, and soulful Ballads touched by Gospel. All of these elements combine to cement Nofusi’s worldwide appeal.
Growing up in the squatter camps of South Africa in the 90’s, Nomfusi was exposed to both traditional XHOSA sounds, and the contemporary American Soul music played widely on prominent South African radio stations. In fact, music is the core of every township. It is an essential part of everyday life, from happiness to struggle, that keeps the people going.
Through the power of music, Nomfusi tells evocative stories as seen through the eyes of a township girl growing up in her mother’s house — stories from inside a tiny shack that she wants to share with the world.