Nomcebo Zikode: Overview, Her Career, Age, Awards, Albums, and Songs (2024)
ABOUT NOMECEBO ZIKODE
Talented singer, songwriter, and record producer from South Africa is Nomcebo Zikode. Nomcebo, a well-known figure in the musical entertainment sector, was born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on October 28, 1985. Nomcebo Zikode has made a significant impact on South African music. She has become a role model for young musicians thanks to her compelling stage presence, deep voice, and inspirational tale. Zikode worked for a while as a backup vocalist. She co-wrote the popular song “Emazulwini” (2018) with DJ Ganyani. The popular singles “Xola Moya wam” and “Bayabuza” from her first album, Xola Moya Wam, were released in 2020.
NOMECEBO ZIKODE’S LIFE/CARRER
Nomcebo, 38, developed a love for music at an early age through her participation in local music competitions and singing in her church choir. Following her graduation, she went on to pursue a career in music, providing backing vocals for a variety of musician. When Nomcebo and DJ Ganyani worked together on the popular song “Emazulwini” in 2019, it was her big break. But what really shot her to international fame in 2020 was her appearance in Master KG’s worldwide hit “Jerusalema.” Zikode disclosed on July 11, 2021, that her label Open Mic Productions had not compensated her for her feature on the song.
She spent more than fifteen years working primarily as a background vocalist after leaving home to start a career in music. She collaborated with artists from South Africa, such as Nhlanhla Nciza, Deborah Fraser, Zahara, and Lundi Tyamara. She was signed to Ganyani Entertainment and sang lead vocals on several songs, such as “NTO,” “Jabulile,” and “Emazulwini,” which was nominated for a SAMA award for Record of the Year. She was not allowed to perform the songs live without permission from the label because she did not possess the rights to them. Zikode received the AIDONIC Good Ambassador Award in 2021.
Her song “Xola Moya Wam” featuring Master KG was made available as the lead single of the album on August 14, 2020. Within the first two weeks of release, the song received a gold rating from the South African Recording Industry. The song reached the top of both the iTunes and Apple Music charts. Album pre-orders went up in early August.
On August 21, 2020, Xola Moya Wam, her first studio album, was made available. Bongo Beats, Makhadzi, and Master KG are featured. After 150 000 copies were sold in just one month following the album’s release, it was certified platinum. Zikode inked a worldwide recording contract with Sony/ATV Music in 2020. She took home the Best Female Artist title in the inaugural KZN Entertainment Awards on December 3, 2020. Nomcebo has received multiple honors and awards for her outstanding discography, which include:
- 2020: “Jerusalema” wins Best Collaboration at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs).
- 2020: Best African Act, MTV Europe Music Awards
- 2021: Best Female Artist, African Music Magazine Awards
- 2023: Jerusalem’s “Best Melodic Rap Performance” wins the Grammy.
- 2024: Jeruselama (For Her Role): Glamour Music Awards
A new Maskandi popular jam called “Ishephisi Ejezini,” which Nomcebo Zikode and renowned Maskandi musician Mthandeni Sk are scheduled to unleash, looks like it will be another big song that will rock the South African music landscape.
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