Nomfundo Ngcobo (born 18 July 2000), known professionally as Nomfundoh Moh is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ndwendwe, KwaZulu-Natal, her career began at the age of 16 in 2016. Moh first gained recognition after releasing "Lilizela" in 2021, which received platinum certification in South Africa.
Having signed a record deal with Universal Music, she rose to prominence with her debut studio album Amagama (2022), reached Platinum by Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). It was preceded by commercially successful singles "Phakade Lami", "Lilizela", "Umthwalo".
Career She studied at Intaphuka Primary School and enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal a Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
Her early musical career began towards the end of 2010, as a feature artist.
2020-2022: Amagama In September 2020, she began working on her debut studio album. In 2020, she signed a record deal with Universal Music South Africa. In February 2021, her breakthrough single "Lilizela" was released as album's lead single. The song was certified Platinum in South Africa.
In June 2021, album's second single "Umthwalo" was released. On October 7, 2021, her third single "Phakade Lami" featuring South African singer Ami Faku and Zimbabwean-born singer Sha Sha was released. It debuted at number 1 on Metro FM Top 40 Charts and number 4 on Most Popular Radio Singles. In addition, "Phakade Lami" entered Top 10 at number 7 on Local Streaming Charts. The song was certified 6× platinum in South Africa.
On January 28, 2022, her debut studio album Amagama was released. The album incorporated elements of Rnb, Traditional pop, and hip hop. Amagama peaked at number 7 on Spotify album's charts. In early March 2022, Moh was featured by Apple Music on Africa Rising programme. On April 13, she was named as the ambassador Equal Africa Ambassador by Spotify. In May 2022, she was featured on Shay’na nge White Star campaign, which includes two dates. The first show was held at Johannesburg on 12 May, and last one in Durban on 21 May.
2023-2025: Ugcobo, Twenty Four In March 2023, Moh announced her second studio album Ugcobo and its lead single "Amalobolo" featuring Big Zulu. The song was released on March 10, 2023. "Uthando Lunye" was announced as second single on April 25, 2023, via her Instagram account, released on April 28, 2023. Ugcobo was released on May 26, 2023. It became her first album to amassed 1 million streams less than a week of its release.
Towards the end of May 2024, Nomfundo Moh announced her third studio album Twenty Four.
Albums pre-add were made available on July 5, 2024. The album was released on August 2, 2024.
2026-present: Farm Julia Towards the end of February 2026, Moh released her single "Uzophumelela" as album's lead single and announcedfourth studio album Farm Julia. The album was released on April 3, 2026.
Business Ventures In May 2024, Moh opened her restaurant La Mar in Spruitview Shopping Centre, Ekurhuleni.
Artistry Moh cites Brenda Fassie, Ami Faku, Simmy, and Amanda Black as her major influences.
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums and certifications Title Details Certifications Amagama Released: 28 January 2022 Label: Universal South Africa Formats: Digital download, streamingRISA: Platinum Ugcobo Released: 26 May 2023 Label: Universal South Africa Formats: Digital download, streaming Farm Julia Released: 3 April 2026 Label: Sony Africa, Moh Familia Formats: Digital download, streaming
EPs + List of studio albums and certifications Title Details Certifications Out The Box Released: 26 September 2025 Label: Universal South Africa Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumSAPeak chart positions in South Africa: For "Phakade Lami": For "Ngam'khetha": For "Soft Life": For "Izibusiso" and "Sibaningi": For "Uyangijabulisa": "Lilizela"2021 — RISA: PlatinumAmagama "Umthwalo" — RISA: Gold "Phakade Lami" 5 RISA: 6× Platinum "Amalobolo" 2023 — Ugcobo "Uthando Lunye" — "Uyangijabulisa" 16 "Umusa" 2024 —Twenty Four "Muntu Wami" — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Lu Strong" (Nontokozo Mkhize featuring Nomfundo Moh)2023 — "Awung'Fanele" (featuring Nomfundo Moh, Deep Ink, Khani)—RiSA: GoldElevation "Myekele Ahambe" (Mduduzi Ncube featuring Nomfundo Moh)2024 — "Push Push" (featuring Nomfundo Moh, Leverage, Bobo Jay Nzima, Starr Healer & Thando Zide) — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted and certified songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA"Ngam'khetha" 2022 68 RISA: PlatinumAmagama "Soft Life" 3 RISA: 3× Platinum "Kuhle" —RISA: Gold "Izibusiso" 69 RISA: Gold "Sibaningi" 54 RISA: Gold
Achievements All Africa Music Awards
! |- |rowspan="4"|2022 |Amagama |Album of the Year | |rowspan="4"| |- |rowspan="2" |"Phakade Lami" |Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul
| Best Female Artiste Southern Africa
|<div style="text-align: center";>|Herself |Breakout Artist of the Year |
Africa Entertainment Awards
! |- |2023 |<div style="text-align: center";>|Ugcobo |Album of the Year
Basadi in Music Awards
! |- |rowspan="3"|2022 |rowspan="2" <div style="text-align: center";>|Herself |Artist of the Year | |rowspan="3"| |- |Kaya959 Afropop Artist of the Year
|"Phakade Lami" |Song of the Year
|rowspan=2|2023 |"Izibusiso" |Afro-pop Artist of the Year | |rowspan =2|
|"Soft Life" |Highest AirPlay Song
|2024 |"Uyangijabulisa" |Collaboration of the Year
Gagasi FM Shero Awards
! |- |2022 |<div style="text-align: center";> |Herself |Entertainment and Music
Metro FM Music Awards
! |- |rowspan="2"|2023 |rowspan="2" <div style="text-align: center";>|"Izibusiso" |Artist of the Year | |rowspan="2"| |- |Female Artist of the Year
|2025 |div style="text-align: center";>|"Umusa" |Best African Pop Song
South African Music Awards
! |- |rowspan="3"|2022 |rowspan="2" <div style="text-align: center";>|"Phakade Lami" | Music Video of the Year | |rowspan="2"| |- | Record of the Year
|<div style="text-align: center";>|Amagama | Best Afro Pop Album
| 2023 | "Soft Life" | Record of the Year
|2025 |Twenty Four |Best Afro Pop Album
South African Afro Music Awards
! |- |2024 |Herself |Best Female Afro Current And Future Legend
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