Nelisa

PROFILE

Full Name: Nelisa Mdleleni Stage Name: Nelisa D.O.B: 1990/05/10 Nationality: South African Samro IPI No.: 00886440797

GETTING TO KNOW NELISA

Nelisa Mdleleni is a singer/ songwriter from Mdantsane, East London. Her love for music and performing arts started at a tender age when she was introduced into dance, drama and music by her older brother (Simphiwe Botile) who is a singer/songwriter himself. Nelisa has always been fascinated by music as she grew up singing at church and school choirs.

MUSICAL JOURNEY & WORKING RELATIONS

In 2017, she helped form a new record label called Entertone, which she currently wholly own and also became the first artist to sign under the label. This is where she discovered that, not only can she sing; she could also write too. Nelisa was also part of Lumanyano Cultural Group (Traditional musical dance group from Needs Camp) which received a Standard Bank Ovation Award at the 2018 National Arts Festival. She has also performed as a Lead vocalist for the Vibes Live Band. In 2018 Nelisa released a single titled “Isikhalo Somfazi” which is aimed at raising awareness against women and child abuse. Currently she is busy recording her debut album titled “I’ am Nelisa”, which will be released in 2021, being produced by Mncedi Gwatyu (Dj Mnce) a versatile producer with more than a decade in the music scene and Mr. Sammy Thole and co-produced by her. Last year (2020), Nelisa released a single titled “Will you be there?” (Prod. By Dj Mnce); and has also worked on Dj Mnce’s latest smash Amapiano hit “Ntliziyo” (video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/D3rQY528eyg ) and also featured on four songs in Dj Mnce’s upcoming album. This versatile songstress is also working on collaborations with hip-hop, house and afro-soul artists and producers, she is also featured on Akhona Excellent’s forthcoming E.P. “Ukuthanda” taken from her soon to be released debut album was released ealier this year. Ukuthanda’s official music video is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oTuYZLDshIM. Nelisa just came back from participating at the National Arts Festival Fringe in Makhanda and has just released her second single this year, titled "Igama Lakho"

Nelisa is proving her abilities as a performer and bandleader by producing and performing successful solo and group programs. In addition to working as a solo and band lead vocalist, she is currently collaborating with other artists of different genres. Nelisa is an exceptional artist; she is the future of music.