A decade after the release of the career-defining Naninina, one of South Africa’s most beloved voices returns with a powerful reminder of why his music continues to resonate across generations. Award-winning singer-songwriter Vusi Nova today unveils Here To Stay, a deeply personal seven-track EP that celebrates love, faith, healing and the resilience that has defined both his life and career.
Released exactly 10 years after Naninina, the project serves as both a reflection on an extraordinary journey and a confident statement about the road ahead. Rather than looking back with nostalgia, Here To Stay embraces growth, maturity and purpose, showcasing an artist who has remained true to his craft while continuing to evolve sonically.
Blending Afrosoul and contemporary Afropop, the EP captures the warmth, vulnerability and emotional honesty that have become synonymous with Vusi Nova’s music. Across seven beautifully crafted songs, he reflects on enduring love, spiritual grounding, personal transformation and the quiet strength that comes from perseverance. The result is an intimate body of work that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Leading the project is the title track, Here To Stay, an uplifting Afropop anthem that celebrates unwavering love and commitment. Built around infectious melodies, vibrant rhythms and Vusi Nova’s unmistakable vocal performance, the song speaks to the comfort of finding someone worth standing beside through every chapter of life. Equal parts heartfelt declaration and feel-good celebration, the single perfectly captures the emotional core of the EP.
“Here To Stay is a reflection of where I am in my life and career,” says Vusi Nova. “Ten years after Naninina, I’ve experienced love, loss, healing and growth. This EP is about embracing every part of that journey and reminding people that no matter what life brings, love, faith and purpose will always carry us forward.”
For over a decade, Vusi Nova has remained one of South Africa’s most distinctive storytellers, earning acclaim for music that blends heartfelt songwriting with timeless melodies. Here To Stay builds on that legacy while introducing a refined, contemporary sound that reflects both artistic confidence and emotional maturity.
As he celebrates 10 years since one of the defining albums of his career, Here To Stay stands as a testament to an artist who continues to create music with honesty, intention and heart. It is both a celebration of everything that has come before and a promise that Vusi Nova’s story is far from over.