Ahead of the release of her new album, Take me Home, I spent a pleasant 30 minutes chatting to this Port Elizabeth born singer made good. She left Port Elizabeth at the age of 18 after completing her matric at the Seventh Day Adventist school in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. Nomfusi was raised by her single mother, Kwazibani, while her father served a 21-year prison sentence. At the age of 12 Nomfusi's mother died of AIDS. Of her childhood in Emaqanda, Kwazakhele Nomfusi says; "I grew up a … [Read more...] about Nomfusi Gotyana – Take me Home
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PE Singer to Sing Brenda at CT Gay Pride
If there is one singer in South Africa capable of doing justice to a Brenda Fassie song, it's Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth born singer and songwriter, Nomfusi. The singer, now based in Cape Town and soon off to Canada to perform at the Montreal Jazz Festival, says "Brenda is a legend. She had a brilliant voice, and that 'X-factor' which so many new singers lack. She was very outspoken, I can relate to that." Nomfusi and her full six-piece band, The Lucky Charms, will be doing a tribute to … [Read more...] about PE Singer to Sing Brenda at CT Gay Pride
Nomfusi – PE’s Lucky Charm
Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth born singer and songwriter, Nomfusi, is continuing to make a name for herself. Nomfusi was born in the township of KwaZhakele, Port Elizabeth. Her single mother, Kwazibani (translated: "Who knows?") raised her, whilst her father languished in jail for 21 years. A domestic worker by day, Kwazibani was also a sangoma with a gift for music. Nominated in two categories of the 2010 Metro FM Awards, including Best Female Artist, 2011 year promises to be another stellar … [Read more...] about Nomfusi – PE’s Lucky Charm
