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Nakhane Toure makes it to New York Times artists to watch in 2019 list

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Nakhane Toure has been named as one of the 10 artists to watch out for in 2019. This is by The New York Times.

“The songs on his album You Will Not Die delve into both trauma and redemption. They ponder faith‚ pleasure‚ exile and belonging; they traverse hymns‚ neo-soul‚ South African pop and electronic dance music‚ and Nakhane’s voice crests in a vibrant‚ androgynous falsetto. Tenacity carries him toward joy‚” the paper wrote of him.

Nakhane thus took to Instagram to explain just how excited he felt. In his words, he was gagging at the news.

He was congratulated by a host of local stars including Bob Mabena‚ Atandwa Kani‚ Linda Mtoba‚ Lootlove and Moonchild.

The star caught the attention of Elton John and Madonna when he also made it to the cover of the British Vogue magazine. He performed at AfroPunk in Paris and again in New York, and the world sat up and took note.

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Madona Recognizes Nakhane

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Singer and actor Nakhane is fulfilling his dreams in Europe. From being on Vogue to now getting recognized by one of the big names in the industry, this year is proving to be quite a good one for him.

Madonna thus recently took to Instagram to announce just how crazy she is about Nakhane and his music.

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She therefore wrote: “Was such a treat introducing my 2 favorite artists tonight in Lisbon!@_mykki_ ? @nakhaneofficial ?? #fearless #unique #inspiring.”

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Actor Nakhane Owns British Vogue Magazine

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Nakhane is waving the South African flag high. He is featured in the January 2019 issue of the British Vogue magazine.

In a tweet he made, he talked about how the magazine’s article features on the rise of the LGBTQ+ visibilityin pop music.

“These things are strange, aren’t they? I always knew that I would be doing what I (am) doing. But the universe, or whatever one believes, surprises you with some unexpected presents. This is definitely one of them. It’s nice, wethu.”

Alongside Nakhane on the feature are singer and song writer Olly Alexander, Grammy nominated English singer, songwriter and record producer MNEK, American singer Mikaela Straus known by her stage name King Princess, and British singing group Nimmo.

 

Nakhane looks stunning at the Q awards in London

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Nakhane looked  stunning as he hit the red carpet for the Q awards in London

He wore a well structured single-breasted wool suit designed by Harry Halim .

The star, who was nominated for Best Breakthrough Act

“Last night I attended the @qmagazineuk awards. I was nominated for ‘Best Breakthrough Artist’. I didn’t win, but I looked fly (sic)

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Nakhane performs at Cannes Film Festival (Watch)

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Nakhane made the country proud during his performance at the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in France.

He walked the red carpet for the premiere of Ash is the Purist White, wearing Rich Mnisi fashion brand.

Nakhane posted a photo on Facebook and wrote: “I call this look ‘Chic Black Skinhead’.”

He took his time in France to perform his song Interloper live on Canal+/Album De La Semaine.

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Nakhane talks about his decision to leave Christianity

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Nakhane recently shed some light on cutting off things that people may use to define him. For him, he is not bound by societal rules.

“The choices that I have made and decided to stick to‚ were choices that were maybe forced upon me by circumstances. So‚ for me‚ I could either be me or conform completely.”

Gave up Christianity

He gave up Christianity after he wanted to get in touch with his animal nature.

“I tried to conform. Before my first album came out I was a very conservative Christian. I really tried to snuff out my idiosyncrasies. I really did. I tried for like‚ five of six years‚ and then the volcano just erupted.”

It was a painful journey for Nakhane.

“It was unbelievably painful but I thought I was doing it for Jesus. I ended my relationship with Jesus Christ. We were happy for the first two years‚ but then I realised that there were other men out there. I mean‚ he does say he’s jealous. That’s never good‚” he said.

It is however recently that Nakhane realized just how different he is.

“I know that now and I’ve been meeting a lot of people. When you compare your decisions‚ which seem completely rational to you‚ and how people react to them‚ then you realise how different you are.”

 

Nakhane no longer living in fear

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You may know Nakhane from his leading role in a film that almost cost him his life, Inxeba.

The controversial nature of the film saw Nakhane receive death threats. The film had been classified as porn, but the decision overturned last week.

“I see no reason why I should give those people who threatened me, and their hatred space for more advertising. For my own mental health, I don’t want to go back to that place.”

If asked to do a similar role, Nakhane would gladly accept it.

He now lives in the UK and is proudly gay.