Riana Nel
Riana Nel (born November 9, 1982) is a Namibian singer-songwriter. After growing up in Windhoek, she moved to South Africa to start her career.[1]
Biography
Her songs have been described as including elements of "Pop & Country". She had firmly placed her roots in Gospel music on release of the albums; "Oopmond", "The Cure", "Someone With Skin" and won many awards including the "Crescendo award" in 2000.[2] Her latest "Die Moeite Werd" She changed her name to Riana Nel and "Die Moeite Werd" appeals more to the secular market and has reached Platinum status and continues to top South African Music charts.[3][4] Riana has also starred in the Afrikaans movie, 'N Saak Van Geloof' alongside her co-star Robbie Wessels, the well acclaimed South African singer/songwriter comedian.[5]
Nel is a well acclaimed songwriter having written songs for Juanita Du Plessis, Bobby Van Jaarsveld and for Lianie May's most recent album, 'Lank Lewe Die Liefde'.[6] Nel has shared a stage with her sister Nianell, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lianie May and many more.
She has performed in South Africa, Namibia, France, Holland, the UK, Nashville, Russia, Mozambique, and Australia.[7]
Personal life
Nel is a professed Christian. She married early in 2013
Discography
- Oopmond (2001) (debut album), Maranatha Record Company[7]
- The Cure (2003), Maranatha Record Company
- Someone with skin (2005), Maranatha Record Company
- Collection Set (2006), Maranatha Record Company
- Die Moeite Werd (2011), Coleske Artists
- Die Regte Tyd (2014), Coleske Artists
- Jy Sal Weet (2016), Coleske Artists
References
- ^ "RIANA NEL – Great Christian Music from South Africa". Revolution of Praise. 2010-08-22. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ Blackrose, William. "Reana Nel". Musicians.co.za. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ "Die Moeite Werd". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "DKNT Top 10: 17 Desember 2011". 19 Dec 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "'n Saak van Geloof". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "Lank Lewe die Liefde". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ a b "Welcome to Riana Nel Website". Riananel.co.za. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
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