Ndumiso Nyovane

ABOUT

Ndumiso Nyovane is a South African jazz trumpeter, singer, and actor. He has guest-starred in numerous television series. Including Tshisa, City Ses’la, Backstage, Ihawu, and Zabalaza. And, recently, he has played the role of Mpho on its Isono.

Ndumiso Nyovane was born in Soweto, Gauteng. He began doing music at the age of 12. After receiving his first trumpet from Ray Nkwe. Who was the director of Gallo Africa Recording Company? Thereafter, he joined the band Varukweru. Which was formed in the early ’80s. Collaborated with South African musicians of that time like Papa and Blondie Makhene, Marah Louw, and Abigail Khubeka. Moreover, also played with the popular band Harare, with Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse. 

Furthermore, Ndumiso’s musical aspirations in the early 80’s culminated with Lucky Dube and his band Slaves. Which helped propel Lucky and his unique reggae style from obscurity to international stardom.

Along with Lucky Dube and the Slaves, Ndumiso toured Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Including two performances at Jamaica’s prestigious Sun Splash Festival. Furthermore, he also toured Qatar, Dubai, and Egypt through that band.

While he had spent most of his life under a band without his own music. He decided in 2001 to record his own music. Ndumiso recorded his first album entitled Mofolo Hall (Akulawa). Which was released under the Electromode Records label.

Even though he had traveled most of the world. Locally, Ndumiso performed at the Joy of Jazz International, the Arts Alive Festival, the North Sea Jazz Festival in Cape Town, and Cape Town Jazz International 2009.

Moreover, he also recorded a gospel album named Trumpet from Heaven. Which was a collaboration between different artists. Moreover, Trumpet from heaven was nominated for Best Contemporary Album at the Crown Gospel Awards in November 2010.

Well, music isn’t all he does. As an actor, he has been featured in many television adverts including Vodacom and Silversands (Poker). Moreover, he has also been featured in the series Tshisa and City Ses’la. As well as in a television advert for BBC which was aired internationally. Furthermore, he recently appeared as Mpho on Isono. The new e.tv telenovela.