Real name: Sonia Aletta Nel

Effective period / Period of releases: 2001

Nianell is a platinum-seller vocal gymnast, who dazzles with ease through four octaves. She includes elements of Folk, Pop, R&B, Country, Classic and Celtic music in her song-writing, and accompanies herself on piano and acoustic guitar. Vocally she creates her own musical language, where words are sometimes unnecessary, allowing every soul to interpret the message for themselves.
She is a South African and international success story; with many of her songs playlisted on radio stations worldwide. She is a gifted singer, a talented musician and songwriter, as well as an author and now also sharing her message as an inspirational keynote speaker. “Awareness is the birth of new beginnings, the beginning of a life worth living, the beginning of actually being alive,” she explains.