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- ↑ "Nianell's Articles" at Heal Your Life.
- ↑ Fresh Music – Nianell Biography
- ↑ Famous Faces – Nianell
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- ↑ "Nianell gets candid about her failed marriage".
- ↑ "Magical moments for Nianell", You, July 16, 2010.
- ↑ Who's Who SA – Nianell Nel-Thompson
- ↑ "Life's Gift", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "Angel Tongue", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "I Know I'm Lucky", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "It Takes Two", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "Sand & Water", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ Mog.com – South African Superstar Nianell Releases Her Debut U.S. Album
- ↑ "Who Painted The Moon", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "'N Duisend Drome", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "You're The One That I Want – Take 2", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "My Heart", nianell.co.za.
- ↑ "Just Be", nianell.co.za.
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