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Vusi Nova was born on September 24, 1984. He grew up in Port Elizabeth’s New Brighton Township. His real name is Vusimuzi Nongxa. Music has always been a big part of his life and Vusi can’t remember wanting to be anything but a singer. When his primary school teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, he said he wanted to make music.

“For some reason, other kids would laugh and that didn’t feel good because being different was scary as a child. But growing up, I realised music is my calling. I feel God put me on earth just to make music and I’m absolutely okay with that. I understand my purpose in life,” he told the Citizen newspaper in 2018.

Vusi Nova songs

Vusi Nova has recorded many songs over the past decade. He first two albums, Walk Into Light (2013) and Did It For Love (2016), helped introduce him to the music industry but his third offering, Nanini Na, made him a big star. His fans related to the personal love stories that inspired the music on the album.

His rendition of Ettta James’ I’d Rather Go Blind also won him some new fans. He dedicated the song to his late mother. She died in 2005. His version of the classic touched many people and helped him gain fans all over South Africa.

Vusi’s fourth album, Manyan’ Nyan (2018), is one of his most personal projects.

“The message this time around is that, even though I have been through so much in terms of my past relationship, I still believe in love. At the same time, I think everyone will have at least one song that they relate to,” he told The Herald.

Manyan’ Nyan was certified gold in October 2018.

Vusi Nova has worked with big stars such as Zahara and Kelly Khumalo.

Here’s a look at some of Vusi Nova’s hit songs:

1. Thandiwe

2. Ndikuthandile

3. INTLIZIYO

4. As'phelelanga

5. Zungandithembi

6. Zungandithembi

Vusi Nova brother

Vusi Nova is not the only famous person in the family. His older brother Sisa Hewana is a well-known actor. Sisa starred in popular SABC 3 soapie, Isidingo. He played a character named Skhumbuzo Nzimande. Sisa appeared in Vusi’s Nguwe music video.

Vusi describes Sisa as the “tough” sibling who always has his back.

“Sisa is tough and I am a softie… He’s just an amazing brother. He’s always fighting my fights. I’ve had to break away from that the older that I got, we fight all the time but we love each other,” he said during a Metro FM in 2017.

Mrs Nova @LINDTLINDOR Being the rose amongst these Thorns, These two brothers are craze but so much fun@VusiNova & @Sisa_Hewana :-)

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Vusi Nova gay

Many of Vusi Nova’s fans have been convinced for years that he is gay. Rumours about his sexuality started in 2014 when a satirical website published pictures of the singer with another man. The website claimed they were a couple. The report claimed Vusi jetted off to an island to marry the man.

Vusi tried to ignore the claims but admitted it hurt him when the rumours persisted. He was asked about the rumours again in 2017 but declined to confirm or deny the reports. Vusi said he did not need to explain his love life to anyone and enjoyed keeping people “guessing” about his relationships.

Vusi Nova getting married

Despite a fake news report claiming in 2014 that Vusi was planning “the mother of all gay weddings” with a man named Joseph Safra, Vusi revealed in 2016 that he is not married. He also denied popping the question. He did, however, say that he had a special lady in his life. Vusi described the mystery woman as “supportive”. He said he was over the moon.

Vusi talked about his relationship status in an exclusive interview with ZAlebs in 2018. He was linked to singer Kelly Khumalo at the time but denied the rumours.

“There are people who think that we are dating. She is a very good friend of mine. I’ve known her for a very long time, she’s been instrumental in my very first album because she introduced me to my producer,” he told ZAlebs.