Singer Nomina on her new single ‘Destiny featuring Nokwazi
Pamela Nothando Bhulu, best known as Nomina, is a singer and songwriter who has released her single Destiny, featuring Nokwazi, taken from her latest album titled Angel.
Her style of music is Afro-soul, mixed with dance, Amapiano, and pop with an international appeal. Her music is highly influenced by her travels around the world.
Currently visiting South Africa and not living in Germany, the songstress credits her global music style to musicians such as Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Alicia Keys, and many other international and local stars.
Nomina has collaborated with the likes of Grammy Winner Sean Paul, Sean Kingston and has had multiple number one hits on the Billboard charts.
What has defined her emotive sound has been the passing of her parents, encouraging her to dig deep within her place of creativity.
Nomina’s mother was part of former SA president Nelson Mandela’s team during the first democratic elections for South Africans. She lived in Botswana in 1994 as she worked at the South African Embassy as an Administrator.
Motswana, born in Plumtree, Zimbabwe, where her mother was also born. Her father comes from Botswana, and this is where she grew up. Nomina was raised with four siblings in Gaborone, Botswana. She lost both her parents at a tender age and with the help of a friend, Linda Assimwe, she moved to Germany as an au pair and later pursued her Business studies in Aachen, Germany.
My trip to South Africa is all about promotion and reconnection. It is focused
on promoting my new album ‘Angel’. It is also a mix of media appearances,
Reconnecting with my South African audience and connecting with creatives who share my vision. South Africa has always been very close to my heart, and it’s exciting to be back to celebrate this new chapter in my music journey.
Nokwazi is an absolute icon; her voice is pure soul and power, the kind that transcends genres. Destiny is about that magnetic pull toward your true path, waiting for those life-defining moments like love or breakthroughs. I needed a collaborator who could embody that raw emotion, and Nokwazi’s decades of storytelling in Afro-soul made her the dream choice. It was about honouring queens, uplifting queens; her energy on the track turned a good song into an anthem. Plus, as a South African powerhouse, she brings that authentic Mzansi flavour that ties back to my own African roots.
What was it like working with Nokwazi?
It was magic, pure and simple. We linked up here in SA, where I was introduced to her by a promoter, Tenny T, and the chemistry was instant. Her vocals brought such depth and emotion to “Destiny”; she is not just talented, she is a pro who elevates everything. We vibed over calls, tweaking lyrics and builds until it felt right. It was empowering, like two sisters building something unbreakable.
How long have you been living in Germany, and what prompted your relocation?
I have been living in Germany for several years now. This was after both of my parents passed away, and I was forced to make a big decision to relocate and find opportunities to further my education and explore new horizons, both personally and professionally. It also gave me the chance to connect with a broader music scene and share my African roots with an international audience.
Who has played a big role in your career and growth?
So many incredible souls have shaped my path, but a few stand out. Sean Paul was a game changer, manifesting that collaboration on “All Or Nothing,” which opened doors I didn’t even know existed and taught me about blending genres fearlessly. Yvonne Chaka Chaka has also been an absolute pillar. Her legacy in African music inspired me from childhood, and I even did a heartfelt cover of her timeless song “Mama Land” early in my journey, which helped me connect deeper with my roots and the continent’s storytelling through songs. My family, especially my parents, also instilled that unshakeable belief in chasing dreams while staying grounded, and my siblings are my first critics and biggest cheerleaders, teaching me resilience through thick and thin.