After a mere six years in the industry, Afro-soul star Nomfusi has become one of South Africas most sought-after export products. With over twenty international tours under her belt. Nomfusi has given riveting performances across Europe and Canada at prestigious festivals such as WOMAD in England, performing with Angelique Kidjo at the Afrikadey Festival in Canada, and to an audience of more than 8000 at FMM Sines in Portugal and Lugano Jazz Festival. Recently she opened for super star Lionel Richie at Stimmen Festival in Loerrach. Nomfusi was chosen to portray the character of Miriam Makeba in the long-awaited film about the life of Nelson Mandela, Long Walk To Freedom. The film, which was released in early 2014,is according to the Hollywood Reporter be the largest South African production ever mounted. The SAMA nominated singer, who is based in Johannesburg now was counted under the top ten rising stars on ETV Showbiz Report in South Africa. She has been featured in more than fifty publications, including Drum (who gave her 5 stars for her debut album), Rolling Stones Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Destiny, and she has appeared on the cover of High Flyers, Mango Juice and The Sowetan newspaper. Nomfusi's life story has been captured widely in the media. Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, who discovered Bob Marley, Angelique Kidjo and U2 said of Nomfusi after viewing a touching documentary of her life and music: What a terrific young artist, her genuine concern for her community and beyond comes through SO strongly.
