This accolade comes off the back of
Nomfundo’s debut Afropop album, Amagama, released in January this year. She
joins DBN Gogo as the second South African artist chosen to be part of the
platform’s flagship programme that amplifies the voices of talented African
women.
The 21-year-old rising star draws
inspiration from the likes of Ami Faku, Amanda Black and Mthunzi – all gifted
artists who have successfully injected their own creative perspectives into
African music.
Nomfundo’s career journey began when she
joined her church choir and subsequently started recording covers of her
favourite songs. Her first single, Lilizela, was released in 2020 and was
produced by award-winning producer Naxion-cross.
“Being part of Spotify’s EQUAL programme
actually shows me that my talent, as a woman, is recognised and that there are
people who are willing to help me. People who see my vision and ambition and
people who want to put me on greater heights,” says Nomfundo, adding that women
should grab opportunities and use their superpowers.
Spotify welcomes Nomfundo, who joins the
EQUAL programme’s list of talented African women making waves in music, as part
of its bid to foster gender equality and provide a platform to celebrate
influential female artists in African music.
“We are proud to welcome a talent such as
Nomfundo to the EQUAL programme,” says Spotify’s head of music for sub-Saharan
Africa, Phiona Okumu.
“Our commitment to finding and amplifying
the voices of female African creators on the African continent has led us to
find exceptional voices like Nomfundo, and the amazing talents before her, such
as Ayra Starr, Amaarae and DBN Gogo. It is our hope that other young women
creators see this as proof that their talents can and will be recognised and
supported,” she concludes.
Tracks from Nomfundo’s Amagama album are
featured on the EQUAL Africa and EQUAL Global playlists.
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