Nomcebo’s “Bayethe” back on Spotify

Grammy-nominated song, “Bayethe” by Nomcebo Zikode featuring Zakes Bantwini and Wouter Kellerman has been returned to Spotify.

In 2022, the singer’s former record label, Open Mic Production took the song off the music streaming platform.

“The take-down notice and the conduct of the respondent as set out below constitute an injurious falsehood, an unlawful and intentional interference with my and the second applicant’s contractual and/or property rights and unlawful competition,” Nom’s management said.

Despite not reaching an agreement with the former label, the song has been restored.

“There hasn’t been any resolution as yet. But we were able to get the song back up and the courts will rule in due course.”

Nomcebo is excited and grateful for the success and growth.

“I’m so grateful to my team at IMG Africa and everyone that’s helped us get to this point over the years. It’s taken a lot of hard work and commitment to our craft for us to get here. The crazy part is we have so much else that we’ve got planned over the next year or so.”

‘I have put Zulu and the whole of South Africa on the map’ – Nomcebo brags

South African singer, Nomcebo Zikode brags about writing the hit song, Jerusalema following its’ huge success across different countries in the world.

Thanks to the hit song, Nomcebo has been able to tour various countries to perform and she’s been honoured with certificates in over 5 countries.

Taking to Instagram, the star penned down a note celebrating the success of the song and how she’s been able to put South Africa on the map through her lyrics.

“Come on men you can say what you can say and I won’t fault you but I have put Zulu and the whole of South Africa on the map. I WROTE IT ( YES I WROTE IT ) in my breast tongue and sang it again. A big song, something you will never lose and it will be there in history and this is my truth,” she wrote.

While she celebrates, Master KG who is the owner and producer of the hit song and Open Mic Records get dragged to court by Charmza the DJ, and Biblos over ownership of the song.

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South African singer and songwriter Nomcebo Zikode has taken to her Instagram account to announce she is embarking on a new journey in humanitarian work.

The ‘Jerusalema’ crooner has bagged an ambassadorial deal and is now the new Goodwill ambassador for AIDONIC.

In a joint statement with the NGO, the singer announced she would soon embark on aid projects in the weeks ahead in her hometown.

“Nomcebo Zikode plans to establish two aid projects in the coming weeks using AIDONIC’s innovation platform and ecosystem that will be delivered in and around her home town Hammaersdale, KwaZulu Natal.

“Our efforts will be focused on aiding under-resourced children, elderly nursing homes, and supporting caregivers in less privileged communities.”

The statement further read: “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Nomcebo Zikode, the singer and songwriter of the global hit that debuted #1 on the Billboard Music charts, ‘Jerusalema’ as the newest Goodwill Ambassador for AIDONIC.

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According to the statement, AIDONIC is a social Tech Company based in Switzerland. It has developed an award-winning digital solution and ecosystem for the humanitarian and development sectors, by using blockchain and tokenization.

The company ensures end-to=end transparency and accountability for social fundraising and international aid distribution. AIDONIC has been recognised for innovation in technology and how this is needed for the future of fundraising, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact to those that need humanitarian relief, aid, and assistance.

AIDONIC won the Reimagining fundraising award 2020 for ‘Cutting-Edge Creativity,’ in maximising transparency and efficiency in digital fundraising and international aid distribution. The award was supported by the 12 world’s largest INGOs. AIDONIC also won the second-largest place at Swiss Fintech Start-Up Awards 2020, was listed in the top 20 FinTech startups in Switzerland and finally, was shortlisted for ‘Hottest Social Innovation’ for the Europas Awards 2020,” the statement read.

Check Out Nomcebo’s Reaction After She Spotted Her Name In Front Of A Fan’s House

Nomcebo Zikode was full of appreciation after she spotted her name and the title of her song “Bayabuza abantu” written boldly in front of a fan’s house.
Even though the singer was left in stitches looking at the structure’s state, she was still very appreciative of how far a fan of hers was willing to go to show her love for her. Taking to her Instagram account, the ‘Jerusalema’ vocalist shared a photo of the house and also penned a heartwarming message in the caption expressing her love for the fan’s kind gesture.

Captioning her post Nomcebo wrote:

“who’s house is this? ?

Anyway Thank u for the love where ever u are you must know I love u too ? ?”

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Nomcebo Buys Brand New Set Of Wheels

Nomcebo Zikode has copped herself a stunning BMW ride! The muso shared a video of herself cruising at BMW Ballito after making her big purchase. The globetrotter is enjoying her success as she tours around the world for her Jerusalema world tour.

In celebration of her current wins, and the many more that are still to come, the voice behind the Jerusalema hit song has awarded herself with this eye candy and we could not be any more proud.

“Thank you @Smgballito @smgdealers and @Nathy.ngubane for the Sheer Driving Experience and warm welcome to your dealership,” she wrote on IG.

Whoever came up with the saying, dreams delayed are not dreams denied probably had Nomcebo Zikode in mind. The musician who has been waiting for her big break has finally got to taste what fame is about.

Her followers and fellow industry mates flooded her IG comments section with congratulatory messages adding that her new ride, suits her oh so well.

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Nomcebo and Master KG got a chance to tour around the world to enjoy their success as the world jams to their hit single. The Ambassadors kicked off their tour in November 2020 in Burkina Faso and will make their last stop in Italy Town on 30 September 2021.

They also just celebrated a major milestone when their hit song Jerusalema reached 300 million views on YouTube, a year after it was first posted. “A friend of mine once said, “You are the author of your own destiny; write yourself into history books,” but never once have I thought we’d be able to achieve something of this nature! 300 Million Views in a year! We are eternally grateful for all your support” and ecstatic Nomcebo revealed.

Master KG had an amazing year and as he entered 2021, he thanked his fans for allowing him to soar to greater heights. “I will always remember 2020 because (it) is the year that I had my first global hit Jerusalema ft Nomcebo. Thank you world for making my dream come through…thank you GOD and my family for lifting me up for the whole world to see my talent…to all the Fans & everyone happy new year.”

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The Queen actress Ntando Duma also copped a captivating red beast and flaunted her ride on Instagram.

Watch: Songstress Nomcebo goes shopping

Nomcebo Zikode is finally back in South Africa, and one of the first things she did was to add some new items to her wardrobe. In the video, the singer was seen shopping new clothes, and she got to meet some fans who adore her.

Sharing photos taken at Sandton City shopping center, she says, she’s taking “some down time”.

Weeks ago, the star shared snaps and videos of how she toured Cote d’Ivore.

Nomcebo met with Drogba Diedier, the First Lady of Ivory Coast and some other amazing persons.

Video: Nomcebo reacts to people dancing to “Xola Moya Wam” during funeral

Nomcebo Zikode reacts to a video of some people grooving to her hit single, Xola Moya Wam while burying the dead. Lots of followers dragged the people in the video, with claims that they aren’t respecting the dead. However, the singer had a different thought about the video.

She said while writing the song, she asked God to intervene on the pandemic issue, as the world has lost many souls, so, she sees no big deal “When I wrote this song, I was acknowledging my sins, asking for forgiveness to God, asking him to intervene in this pandemic. The world has lost so many souls,” she captioned the video.

Greetings team?
When I wrote this song,I was acknowledging my sins,asking for forgiveness to God,asking him to intervene in this pandemic.

The world have lost so many souls#xolamoyawam pic.twitter.com/jD9TXSxUap

— Xolamoyawam (@Nomcebozikode) October 2, 2020

Jerusalema hitmaker Nomcebo hits back at ‘one-hit wonder’ claims

She’s taken the world by storm with her and Master KG’s single Jerusalema, but Nomcebo Zikode is not entertaining any suggestions that she might be a one-hit wonder.

The songbird has topped the charts on several occasions before but found another level of international fame after the release of her collab with Master KG.

Jerusalema has topped the charts, been played from Durban to Dubai and Denmark, spawned a viral dance challenge and amassed over 100 million views on YouTube.

Such popularity has led to some predicting that it is all a blimp and the pair could one day be remembered as one-hit wonders.

Speaking to SowetanLIVE sister publication TshisaLIVE, Nomcebo laughed off the suggestion and said this was just a springboard to bigger things.

“This is not the first song I have recorded to make it big. Even Master KG has released big songs in the past. I recorded a song with DJ Giyani, Emazulwini, it went very big and people were also saying that I would never record another big song, and then came Jerusalema. I have many more songs like that.”

She said that anyone questioning her talent or longevity knew nothing about her.

“Anyone who thinks that I am a one-hit wonder must go study up on me and check all that I have done”.

She said she had no idea Jerusalema would be as popular as it is, and while recording even worried that it may not measure up to their previous songs.

“Honestly, we never thought it would be this big. I remember Master KG was worried, was like ‘you know what, Nomcebo? We can’t take chances here. Remember I am coming from a big song, Skeleton Move. Are you sure? Do you think this is the one?’

“I remember going home and feeling like the song would be big, but never this big.”

Nomcebo said that the song had opened doors internationally but the Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdown had put a lot of their plans on ice.

“I think when the lockdown has lifted and international trips are allowed, we will travel around the world. We have many more songs to come that will keep people dancing.”