Riana Nel
Namibian singer and songwriter (born 1981)
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| name | Riana Nel |
| birth_name | Riana Heletje Nel |
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| birth_place | Windhoek, Namibia |
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| years_active | 2001–present |
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Riana Nel (9 November 1981) is a Namibian singer and songwriter. After growing up in Windhoek she moved to Pretoria, South Africa, to start her career.
Professional career
Her songs have been described as including elements of "pop & country". She firmly placed her roots in gospel music with the release of the albums Oopmond, The Cure, Breathe and Someone with Skin and has won several awards including the Crescendo Award in 2000, a SAMA, Huisgenoot tempo's and Ghoema awards. The album Die Moeite Werd appealed more to the secular market and has reached platinum status and continues to top South African music charts. Nel has also starred in the Afrikaans movie, 'n Saak van Geloof alongside her co-star Robbie Wessels, the well acclaimed South African singer-songwriter and comedian.
Nel is a well acclaimed songwriter having written songs for Juanita Du Plessis, Bobby Van Jaarsveld, Lianie May, Touch of Class and world-renowned Amira Willighagen. Nel has shared a stage with her sister Nianell, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lianie May, Lira and many more. She recorded duets with André Swiegers (Blou), Bobby van Jaarsveld (Die Liefde kom net eens in 'n Leeftyd), Die Heuwels Fantasties (Doen net wat ons wil), Retief Burger (U's my God) and Steve Hofmeyr (Skree).
She has performed in South Africa, Namibia, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Nashville in the U.S., Russia, Mozambique and Australia.
Nel was a coach on The Voice South Africa in 2019.
Personal life
Nel's sister, Nianell, is also a singer–songwriter.
Discography
Studio albums
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References
References
- (22 August 2010). "RIANA NEL – Great Christian Music from South Africa". Revolution of Praise.
- Blackrose, William. "Reana Nel". Musicians.co.za.
- "Die Moeite Werd".
- (19 December 2011). "DKNT Top 10: 17 Desember 2011".
- "'n Saak van Geloof".
- "Welcome to Riana Nel Website". Riananel.co.za.
- "SA Top 20". SABC.
- "SA Top 20". SABC.
- "SA Top 20". SABC.
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