Nomfundo Moh

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Nomfundo Moh
Birth nameNomfundo Ngcobo
Born (2000-07-18) 18 July 2000 (age 23)
Ndwendwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres Afro-pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2021–present
Labels Universal Music South Africa

Nomfundo Ngcobo (born 18 July 2000), known professionally as Nomfundoh Moh is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ndwendwe, KwaZulu-Natal, her career began at the age of 16 in 2016. [1] [2] Moh first gained recognition after releasing "Lilizela" in 2021, which received platinum certification in South Africa. [3]

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Having signed a record deal with Universal Music, she rose to prominence with her debut studio album Amagama (2022), reached Platinum by Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). It was preceded by commercially successful singles "Phakade Lami", "Lilizela", "Umthwalo".

Career

She studied at Intaphuka Primary School and enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal a Bachelor of Social Worker Degree. [4] [5]

Her early musical career began towards the end of 2010, as a feature artist. [6]

2020-2022: Amagama

In September 2020, she began working on her debut studio album. [7] In 2020, she signed a record deal with Universal Music South Africa. [4] In February 2021, her breakthrough single "Lilizela" was released as album's lead single. [8] [9] The song was certified Platinum in South Africa. [10]

In June 2021, album's second single "Umthwalo" was released. [11] On October 7, 2021, her third single "Phakade Lami" featuring South African singer Ami Faku and Zimbabwean-born singer Sha Sha was released. [12] [13] It debuted at number 1 on Metro FM Top 40 Charts and number 4 on Most Popular Radio Singles. [7] [14] The song was certified 6× platinum in South Africa. [15] [16] [17] [5] [10]

On January 28, 2022, her debut studio album Amagama was released. [18] The album incorporated elements of Rnb, Traditional pop, and hip hop. Amagama peaked at number 7 on Spotify album's charts. In early March 2022, Moh was featured by Apple Music on Africa Rising programme. [19] [20] On April 13, she was named as the ambassador Equal Africa Ambassador by Spotify. [21] In May 2022, she was featured on Shay’na nge White Star campaign, which includes two dates. [22] The first show was held at Johannesburg on 12 May, and last one in Durban on 21 May. [22]

2023-present: Ugcobo, Twenty Four

In March 2023, Moh announced her second studio album Ugcobo and its lead single "Amalobolo" featuring Big Zulu. [23] The song was released on March 10, 2023. [24] "Uthando Lunye" was announced as second single on April 25, 2023 via her Instagram account, released on April 28, 2023. Ugcobo was released on May 26, 2023. It became her first album to amassed 1 million streams less than a week of its release. [25]

Towards the end of May 2024, Nomfundo Moh announced her upcoming third studio album Twenty Four, scheduled to be released on August 2, 2024. [26]

Albums pre-add were made available on July5, 2024.

Business Ventures

In May 2024, Moh opened her restaurant La Mar in Spruitview Shopping Centre, Ekurhuleni. [27]

Artistry

Moh cites Brenda Fassie, Ami Faku, Simmy, and Amanda Black as her major influences. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums and certifications
TitleDetails Certifications
Amagama
Ugcobo
  • Released: 26 May 2023
  • Label: Universal South Africa
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
[29]
"Lilizela" [30] 2021—RISA: Platinum [28] Amagama
"Umthwalo" [31] —RISA: Gold [28]
"Phakade Lami"
(featuring Sha Sha and Ami Faku)		5RISA: 6× Platinum [28]
"Amalobolo" [32]
(featuring Big Zulu)		2023—Ugcobo
"Uthando Lunye" [33] —
"Uyangijabulisa" [34]
(with Fezeka Dlamini and Naledi)		16Non-album single
"Umusa" [35]
(featuring Msaki and Cassper Nyovest)		2024—Non-album single
"Muntu Wami" [36]
(featuring Zuko SA)		—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Lu Strong" (Nontokozo Mkhize featuring Nomfundo Moh)2023—Non-album single
"Myekele Ahambe" (Mduduzi Ncube featuring Nomfundo Moh)2024—Non-album single
"Push Push" (featuring Nomfundo Moh, Leverage, Bobo Jay Nzima, Starr Healer & Thando Zide)—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Ngam'khetha" [37]
(featuring Naxion Cross and Beast RSA)		202268RISA: Platinum [28] Amagama
"Soft Life" [38] 10RISA: 3× Platinum [28]
"Kuhle" [39]
(featuring De Mthuda and Da Muziqal Chef)		—RISA: Gold [28]
"Izibusiso" [40] 69RISA: Gold [28]
"Sibaningi" [41]
(featuring Kwesta)		54RISA: Gold [28]

Achievements

All Africa Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 Amagama Album of the YearNominated [42]
"Phakade Lami"Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & SoulNominated
Best Female Artiste Southern AfricaNominated
HerselfBreakout Artist of the YearNominated

Africa Entertainment Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023UgcoboAlbum of the YearNominated [43]

Basadi in Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022HerselfArtist of the YearNominated [44]
Kaya959 Afropop Artist of the YearNominated
"Phakade Lami"Song of the YearNominated
2023"Izibusiso"Afro-pop Artist of the YearNominated [45] [46]

[47]

"Soft Life"Highest AirPlay SongWon
2024"Uyangijabulisa"Collaboration of the YearPending [48]

Metro FM Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 "Izibusiso"Artist of the YearNominated
Female Artist of the YearNominated

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022 "Phakade Lami"Music Video of the YearNominated [49] [50]
Record of the YearNominated
AmagamaBest Afro Pop AlbumWon [51]
2023"Soft Life"Record of the YearNominated

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