Nyanda
Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne (born April 15, 1978), better known by her stage name/mononym Nyanda, is a Jamaican-American singer and songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica. Nyanda is a member of the R&B/reggae duo Brick & Lace whose debut album, Love Is Wicked, was released through Geffen / Kon Live in 2007 and featured the chart-topping single "Love Is Wicked".
In February 2013, Nyanda released her first promotional single, "Trouble", after announcing that she would be pursuing a solo career in music. Her first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was released in September 2013.
Early life
Nyanda Thorbourne was born to an African-American mother and a Jamaican father in Kingston, Jamaica. She has 3 sisters, Tasha, Nailah and Candace Thorbourne. Nyanda went to Campion College High School during which time her group Brick & Lace was formed. After graduating High School Nyanda studied Marketing at Miami Dade College and then Advertising & Theater at the University of Miami. The name "Nyanda" is a Swahili word which means "plains".
Career
Brick and Lace (2006–2012)
Nyanda's career in music started as a member of the pop/reggae group Brick & Lace. In 2006 Akon signed the group...
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2013
MusicNyanda 'Boom And Rave with Mr. Vegas
Nyanda, formerly of duo Brick & Lace, collaborates with Mr. Vegas for another dance anthem "Boom & Rave"
InterviewsNyanda can't help but follow the rhythm of her heart
With the success their debut album 'Love is Wicked' garnered in 2007, Brick and Lace emerged as the grandiose avenging angels of effective Jamaican R&B-futurist art pop unmatched by another. Now six years later, the duo has embarked on solo projects during their hiatus, nimbly maneuvering their way to a necessary alternative while going for the sonic jugular.
2014
MusicNyanda Appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Reach A Hand Uganda
Nyanda from musical duo Brick & Lace has been appointed ambassador for The Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) campaign to address the key issues that leave Ugandan youth vulnerable to health outcomes like, HIV, Sexual Transmittable Infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancy.
MusicNyanda joins forces with Ugandan All-Stars for 'Your Ways'
YOUR WAYS is an integral part of a youth oriented Campaign led by Reach A Hand Uganda which targets teens and young adults and aims to empower them with knowledge to better understand their sexuality and in turn make informed choices regarding early pregnancy and safe sex practices.
MusicNyanda stirs success with 'Trouble'
Songstress Nyanda has been causing a major stir on the international scene with her hit single Trouble.Having topped charts in Uganda and Kenya the artiste has followed up the track with a video which has been getting rave reviews across several markets.
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