Nomfundo Moh
{{Short description|South African singer-songwriter}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Nomfundo Moh
| birth_name = Nomfundo Ngcobo
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth_date and age|2000|07|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Ndwendwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
| origin =
| genre = Afro-pop
| occupation = Singer-songwriter
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2021–present
| label = Universal Music South Africa
| associated_acts =
}}
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.{{cite web|title=Music spotlight beckons for KZN's Nomfundo Moh |url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/the-star/news/music-spotlight-beckons-for-kzns-nomfundo-moh-a44c8989-cc40-42f2-b458-f23403f88263| publisher=Independent Online | access-date=2022-02-02| date=2021-02-22| first=Mpiletso|last= Motumi}}{{cite news|title=Rising star {{!}} Nomfundo Moh on the making of her debut album - 'I want to connect with people through music' {{!}} Drum|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/rising-star-nomfundo-moh-on-the-making-of-her-debut-album-i-want-to-connect-with-people-through-music-20220112| publisher=Drum| location= South Africa | language=en| access-date =2022-03-09| date= 2022-01-12| first=Alutho |last=Mbendeni}} Moh first gained recognition after releasing "Lilizela" in 2021, which received platinum certification in South Africa.{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/daily-news-south-africa/20210610/281874416346705|title=If Nomfundo Moh: 'In every song there's a story -PressReader|via=PressReader|access-date =2022-06-14| url-access=subscription|date=2021-06-10}}
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.{{cite web|title=Nomfundo Moh juggles social work and music |url=https://sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/nomfundo-moh-juggles-social-work-and-music/| publisher=Sunday World| date=2021-12-14| access-date=2022-02-02}}{{cite news|location=South Africa | title=Nomfundo Moh gets double platinum plaque for hit song at UKZN graduation {{!}} Witness |url=https://www.news24.com/amp/witness/news/kzn/nomfundo-moh-gets-double-platinum-plaque-for-hit-song-at-ukzn-graduation-20220515| publisher=Witness| date=2022-05-16|first= Rajesh |last= Jantilal| access-date=2022-05-16}}
Her early musical career began towards the end of 2010, as a feature artist.{{cite web | url=https://www.bona.co.za/celebrity/soft-life-with-nomfundo-moh/ | title=Nomfundo Moh is all about the 'Soft Life' | date=25 July 2022 }}
= 2020-2022: ''Amagama'' =
In September 2020, she began working on her debut studio album.{{cite web|title=Nomfundo Moh follows singles success with album|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/life/nomfundo-moh-follows-singles-success-with-album-08048a02-2d01-4978-9965-0f5d878aef4c| publisher=Independent Online| access-date=2022-02-02|date=2022-01-31|first=Amanda|last=Maliba}} In 2020, she signed a record deal with Universal Music South Africa. In February 2021, her breakthrough single "Lilizela" was released as album's lead single.{{cite web|date=2022-05-10|title=Nomfundo Moh always believed she was a star : New Frame| work=New Frame |access-date =2022-05-08|url=https://www.newframe.com/nomfundo-moh-always-believed-she-was-a-star/}}{{cite web| first=Angelo|last=de Klerk|date=2021-03-01|title=Odd Interview: Nomfundo Moh - Odd Magazine| access-date =2022-06-12| work=Odd Magazine|url= https://www.oddmag.co/2021/03/01/odd-interview-nomfundo-moh/amp/}} The song was certified Platinum in South Africa.
In June 2021, album's second single "Umthwalo" was released.{{cite web|title=Nomfundo Moh releases 'uMthwalo' off her upcoming album |url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/nomfundo-moh-releases-umthwalo-off-her-upcoming-album-92ce30da-e412-48d9-a0de-f9af7ae6c5a5| access-date =2022-01-30| date=2020-06-21| first=Liam Karabo|last= Joyce| publisher= Independent Online}} On October 7, 2021, her third single "Phakade Lami" featuring South African singer Ami Faku and Zimbabwean-born singer Sha Sha was released.{{cite web|title=Nomfundo Moh: Ami Faku and Sha Sha collabo was a surprise gift|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/nomfundo-moh-ami-faku-and-sha-sha-collabo-was-a-surprise-gift-7bab92ac-6424-4d0b-b8f2-89fe02990351| access-date=2022-01-30| publisher= Independent Online |date=2021-11-20|first=Shingai |last=Darangwa}}{{cite web|title=Female artists give isiZulu spin to 80s classic {{!}} ScrollaAfrica|date=2021-10-22 |work= ScrollaAfrica| access-date=2022-06-12| first=Sizwe |last=Sibiya
|url=https://scrolla.africa/female-artists-give-isizulu-spin-to-80s-classic/}} It debuted at number 1 on Metro FM Top 40 Charts and number 4 on Most Popular Radio Singles.{{cite web|title=Risa Landing Page|url=https://www.risa.org.za| publisher=RiSA| access-date=2022-03-09}} In addition, "Phakade Lami" entered Top 10 at number 7 on Local Streaming Charts.{{cite web|title=The hottest local digital music streaming chart in South Africa|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/the-hottest-local-digital-music-streaming-chart-in-south-africa-week-49/|work=The Official South African Charts|date=15 December 2021 |access-date=2024-07-28}} The song was certified 6× platinum in South Africa.{{cite web | url=https://www.snl24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/nomfundo-moh-is-in-her-soft-life-era-as-her-debut-album-and-songs-climb-multi-platinum-status-20230519 | title=Nomfundo Moh is in her soft life era as her debut album and songs climb multi-platinum status }}{{cite web|title='Phakade Lami' hitmaker, Nomfundo Moh, awarded double platinum plaque at UKZN graduation|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/news/phakade-lami-hitmaker-nomfundo-moh-awarded-double-platinum-plaque-at-ukzn-graduation-bf80175b-16e9-4546-a678-920c65b154ef| website=Independent Online | access-date=2022-05-16| date=2022-05-14}}{{cite web|first =Zama|last=Nteyi| access-date=2022-05-17| date=2021-05-16| publisher=DailySun|title= Nomfundo Moh I Couldn't Believe It|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/dailysun/celebs/singer-nomfundo-moh-i-couldnt-believe-it-20220515}}{{cite web|title=Nomfundo Moh's 'Amagama' Album Receives 7 Plaques|date=2022-08-09|first=Ofentse|last=Phukubye|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/22899/at-nomfundo-mohs-amagama-receives-7-plaques|publisher=Slikour On Life|access-date=2022-09-13}}
On January 28, 2022, her debut studio album Amagama was released.{{cite web|title=New Music Friday: Nomfundo Moh makes her soulful debut [listen] |url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/music/new-music-friday-nomfundo-moh-amagama/| date=2022-01-28| access-date=2022-01-30| first=Naledi|last=De Wee| publisher=The South African}} 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.{{cite web|title=SA: Apple Music adds Nomfundo Moh to Africa Rising programme {{!}} Music In Africa |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-apple-music-adds-nomfundo-moh-africa-rising-programme| publisher=Music In Africa | access-date=2022-01-09| date=2022-03-08|first=Ano|last=Shumba}}{{cite web|title=Apple Music's latest Africa Rising artist is Afro-pop singer, Nomfundo Moh - Groove Africa|url=https://groove-africa.com/apple-musics-latest-africa-rising-artist-is-afro-pop-singer-nomfundo-moh/| last=Dennis|date=7 March 2022 |publisher=Groove Africa| access-date=2022-04-29}} On April 13, she was named as the ambassador Equal Africa Ambassador by Spotify.{{cite web|title=Nomfundo Moh named Equal Africa Ambassador by Spotify| publisher=Sowetan LIVE| access-date=2022-04-29| date=2022-04-12|first= Patience |last= Bambalele|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2022-04-12-nomfundo-moh-named-equal-africa-ambassador-by-spotify/}} In May 2022, she was featured on Shay’na nge White Star campaign, which includes two dates.{{cite web|title=SA: Shay'na nge White Star back for season three {{!}} Music In Africa|url= https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-shayna-nge-white-star-back-season-three|first=Ano|last=Shumba |publisher=Music In Africa| access-date=2022-05-17|date=2022-05-16}} The first show was held at Johannesburg on 12 May, and last one in Durban on 21 May.
= 2023-present: ''Ugcobo'', ''Twenty Four'' =
In March 2023, Moh announced her second studio album Ugcobo and its lead single "Amalobolo" featuring Big Zulu.{{cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23999/nomfundo-moh-announces-her-forthcoming-studio-album-ugcobo|work=Slikour On Life|title=Nomfundo Moh Announces Her Forthcoming Studio Album, 'Ugcobo'
|first=Atlehang|last=Moloi|date=2023-09-03}} The song was released on March 10, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/24009/nomfudo-moh-drops-lead-single-to-her-forthcoming-album-titled-amalobolo|title=Nomfudo Moh Drops Lead Single To Her Forthcoming Album Titled 'Amalobolo'|first=Ofentse|last=Phukubye |date=2023-03-10|work=Slikour On Life|access-date=2023-03-11}} "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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/nomfundo-mohs-album-ugcobo-hits-over-one-million-streams-in-7-days/|work=Bona Magazine |access-date=2023-06-10|title=Nomfundo Moh's album Ugcobo hits over one million streams in 7 days|first=Johana |last=Mukandila|date=6 June 2023 }}
Towards the end of May 2024, Nomfundo Moh announced her third studio album Twenty Four.{{cite web|title=Nomfundo Moh talks new music and opening a restaurant|url=https://www.snl24.com/truelove/celebrity/nomfundo-moh-talks-new-music-and-opening-a-restaurant-20240524|work=True Love|access-date=2024-07-06|url-access=subscription|date=24 May 2024|first=Ntombi|last=Khulu}}
Albums pre-add were made available on July 5, 2024. The album was released on August 2, 2024.{{cite web|title=SA: Nomfundo Moh shares third album Twenty Four|date=2024-08-02|work=Music in Africa|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-nomfundo-moh-shares-third-album-twenty-four|access-date=2024-08-02|first=Ano|last=Shumba}}
Business Ventures
In May 2024, Moh opened her restaurant La Mar in Spruitview Shopping Centre, Ekurhuleni.{{cite web|access-date=2024-07-06|url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/nomfundo-moh-introduces-la-mar-restaurant/|work=Bona Magazine|title=Nomfundo Moh introduces La Mar restaurant|first=Limpho |last=Nonkonyane|date=26 March 2024 }}
Artistry
Moh cites Brenda Fassie, Ami Faku, Simmy, and Amanda Black as her major influences.
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of studio albums and certifications ! scope=col | Title ! scope=col | Details ! scope=col | Certifications |
| scope="row"| Amagama
|
| |
|---|
| scope="row"| Ugcobo
|
| |
=Singles=
==As lead artist==
==As featured artist==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "Lu Strong" (Nontokozo Mkhize featuring Nomfundo Moh)
|rowspan=2|2023 | — | | {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Awung'Fanele" (featuring Nomfundo Moh, Deep Ink, Khani)
|— |Elevation |
| scope="row" | "Myekele Ahambe" (Mduduzi Ncube featuring Nomfundo Moh)
|rowspan=2|2024 | — | | {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Push Push" (featuring Nomfundo Moh, Leverage, Bobo Jay Nzima, Starr Healer & Thando Zide)
|— | | {{Non-album single}} |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Other charted and certified songs
Achievements
= All Africa Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan="4"|2022
|Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2" |"Phakade Lami"
|Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul
|{{nom}}
|-
| Best Female Artiste Southern Africa
| {{nom}}
|-
|
|Breakout Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
= Africa Entertainment Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2023
|
|Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
= Basadi in Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan="3"|2022
|rowspan="2"
|Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Kaya959 Afropop Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|"Phakade Lami"
|Song of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan=2|2023
|"Izibusiso"
|Afro-pop Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|rowspan =2|{{Cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/here-are-the-2023-nominees-for-the-basadi-in-music-awards/|title=Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards|first=Jade|last=Rhode|date=June 30, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-06-30-basadi-in-music-awards-returns-for-second-year--here-are-the-nominees/|title=Basadi in Music Awards returns for second year — Here are the nominees|website=TimesLIVE}}
|-
|"Soft Life"
|Highest AirPlay Song
|{{won}}
|-
|2024
|"Uyangijabulisa"
|Collaboration of the Year
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
= Gagasi FM Shero Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2022
|
|Entertainment and Music
|{{won}}
{{end}}
= Metro FM Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2023
|rowspan="2"
|Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|
|-
|Female Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|2025
|div style="text-align: center";>|"Umusa"
|Best African Pop Song
|{{pending}}
{{end}}
= South African Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan="3"|2022
|rowspan="2"
| Music Video of the Year
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|{{cite news| location=South Africa|first=Nokuthula |last=Zwane |title=SAMA28 announces nominations for three categories {{!}} Channel| publisher=Channel| access-date =2022-06-07| date=2022-06-03|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/music/news/sama28-announces-nominations-for-three-categories-20220603}}{{cite web|title=#SAMA28: Take a look at the full list of nominees|url= https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/music/breaking-south-african-music-awards-sama-28-full-list-of-nominees/| work=The South African | access-date =2022-06-07| first=Naledi |last=de Wee |date=2022-06-07}}
|-
| Record of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|
| Best Afro Pop Album
|{{won}}
|-
| 2023
| "Soft Life"
| Record of the Year
| {{nom}}
|
{{end}}
= South African Afro Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2024
|Herself
|Best Female Afro Current And Future Legend
|{{pending}}
|
{{end}}