Her most recent hit, which she worked on with Master KG, Jerusalema, has helped her on the road to becoming one of the greatest musicians.
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Here’s how she rose to fame:
Nomcebo Zikode Age
Nomcebo Zikode Early Life
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Nomcebo Zikode Education
Nomcebo then enrolled at Havatech College where she obtained a qualification in Information Technology.
Nomcebo Zikode Relationship
The couple has three beautiful kids together, Luyanda, Ziyanda, and Mnotho Fraser.
Nomcebo Zikode Career
Nomcebo then got to team up with DJ Ganyani and the duo released the single, ‘Emazulwini’. The record even got to be nominated at the SAMAs.
She was signed as an artist under Open Mic Records and this was the beginning of her solo career.
Nomcebo then released her Afro-house single ‘Imizamo Yami’ which gained her a lot of recognition. She worked on the song with Bongo Beat and it became an instant success.
She has worked with the likes of DJ Ganyani, Mobi Dixon, Bongo Beats and DJ Mshega, Professor, Master ChengFu and Eyadini Lounge.
Nomcebo Zikode on Jerusalema
Her biggest hit to date, however, cane when Nomcebo worked with Master KG on a global hit titled Jerusalema.
Nomcebo received support from fans from other countries with people taking part in #JerusalemaDanceChallenge on social media.
🇲🇳 Mongolia joins #jerusalemadancechallenge. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all frontline workers for everything they have done and are doing for everyone’s health and safety❣https://t.co/A7eNyzHzFP pic.twitter.com/dcdvHYYoJu
— WHO Mongolia (@WHOMongolia) May 15, 2021
You got to feel good both on the inside and out 🤩#xolamoyawamalbum #bayabuza#indlela #ngiyesaba #injabulo #XolaMoyaWam #jerusalemadancechallenge pic.twitter.com/wAdUW3S0ya
— #XolaMoyaWamAlbum #Indlela (@Nomcebozikode) January 19, 2021
The #Debenhamsworkers took on the #jerusalemadancechallenge to mark 310 days #SupportDebenhamsWorkers#Debenhams #Dublin #StrikingIsNotACrime #DontPassDebenhamsPicket #Christmas #Ireland #NewYear #giftastic #UK #KPMG #Sale pic.twitter.com/DIzjrJzw6q
— SUPPORT DEBENHAMS WORKERS (@DebenhamsStaff) February 13, 2021
Jerusalema which is a gospel track had everyone dancing during the pandemic, the song helped people take their minds off sad moments.
Still remember #JerusalemaDancechallenge which went viral last year? The Chinese in SA loved it very much. Let’s enjoy their nice dance moves. pic.twitter.com/ruVf64ybQ6
— AmbCHENXiaodong (@ChinaAmbSA) February 16, 2021
As if the song hadn’t achieved enough Master KG released the Jerusalema remix featuring Nomcebo and Burna Boy. This version of the song debuted at number six on the Billboard World Digital Sales Charts.
What a way of putting South Africa and having its culture celebrated all over the world.
The songstress seems to be on a path to greatness as she continues to give her fans what they want which is good music. Her performance at #FactDurbanRocks showed that she’s not about to stop doing what she loves.
Nomcebo Zikode New Single
In the Xola Moya Wam’ single the singer reunited with hitmaker Master KG, this time exploring the amapiano genre.
Speaking to Sowetan, Nomcebo explained that the album was inspired by the COVID-19 lockdown that hit the country and the emotions that brought to her.
“The album was inspired by the fact that when the Covid-19 lockdown hit, I got scared. I thought God was punishing me because I have such a big song [Jerusalema] and I should be outside singing and making money,” Zikode said.
The singer went on to add another achievement to her growing musical career, as her song Xola Moya Wam’ went Gold.
Uma sekulunga kubasengathi akukaze kubhede 😭💚
God is indeed good🙌🏻, my first song ever where I’m not featured to go Gold, thank you so much @MasterKGsa @OpenMicProdSA and everyone else together we’ve done it again #XolaMoyawamWentGold 📀 pic.twitter.com/79DlIqbzUp
— #XolaMoyaWamAlbum #Indlela (@Nomcebozikode) September 2, 2020
Nomcebo Zikode Exclusive Interview
Her first album titled Xola Moya Wam has been keeping many on their feet. Nomcebo revealed what inspired her album and how it was working on it. Find out more about Nomcebo’s journey in music and working with Master KG in our exclusive interview with the songstress here.
Nomcebo Zikode Ambassador
To keep showering them with all the love and support, Nomcebo with Master KG have both been selected to be Ambassadors To The World under the DSAC Cultural Diplomacy Programme. This appointment comes from the Minister of Arts & Culture Nathi Mthethwa.
Nomcebo vs Master KG vs Open Mic
The star clarified that she does not have a problem with Master KG, she instead is in a battle with the company Open Mic for her payment. She clarified this through a Facebook comment, where she was replying to a concerned fan.
Responding to Nomcebo’s statement, Open Mic said, “We note the utterances made by our artist Nomcebo Zikode on social media in regard to payment for her featured artist role in the song Jerusalema by Master KG”
Nomcebo on America tv screens?
Nomcebo shared a video and a beautiful snap of her and Love & Hip hop producer Mona Scott.
