NASSAU, Bahama — Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, welcomed South African recording artist Nomcebo Zikode of the renowned hit song, ‘Jerusalema’ upon her arrival in Nassau on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
Ms. Zikode is currently in New Providence to perform in a concert scheduled for this weekend.
Upon her arrival Ms. Zikode was presented a gracious bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Davis in the airport’s VIP Lounge. She was then treated to a live Junkanoo performance during which both Ms. Zikode and Mrs. Davis performed the ‘Jerusalema’ dance.
Explaining how and why she became a singer, Ms. Zikode said it was to give herself a voice in a world where the voiceless are so often overshadowed and oppressed.
She expressed shock and surprise of how popular ‘Jerusalema’ has now become internationally, and thanked God for the blessing.
Noting that this is her first time to The Bahamas, she said she is happy and appreciative of the opportunity of being welcomed by the Bahamian people, and of the honour to perform for them.
Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Nomcebo Nothule Zikode was a back-up singer for several years before collaborating with DJ Ganyani on their hit single “Emazulwini” in 2018.
Having signed a record deal with Open Mic Production, she co-wrote and was featured on Master KG’s chart-topping single “Jerusalema” in 2019, which debuted #1 on Billboard Music charts and Apple Music charts .
Her debut album “Xola Moya Wam” was released in 2020, containing two successful singles “Xola Moya wam” and “Bayabuza”.
In 2020, Zikode signed a global record deal with Sony/ATV Music and on December 3, 2020, she won the Best Female Artist category at the KZN Entertainment Awards. At the 27th South African Music Awards, “Xola Moya Wam” was nominated as Best Dance Album.
