Nia Pearl

Peleka Lwana (born 25 December 1990),known professionally as Nia Pearl, is a South African singer and songwriter. She gained popularity for her collaborations with South African Amapiano producers such as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small. Quotes “I’m energized. I’m excited to be here. The lights and the camera, they’re just feeding me. It’s fun,” “I wanted to look very ’70s and whimsical. I wanted to be colorful, but still ladylike,” “I always thought it’s a good song… but I did not expect the magnitude. It’s still mind-blowing to me,” “I love going to shows, performing ‘Shela’ and seeing people happy to hear the song and dancing with me. It’s been the time of my life,” “It’s very easy music, very heartwarming music,” she explained. “I love music that feels like a hug.” Nia Pearl Reflects on the Success of “Shela”;Retrieved on May 6, 2026 "As kids, we were conditioned to have a certain level of freedom but also had conditions attached. My upbringing impacted the direction I’ve taken. I grew up watching a lot of TV and was part of a choir, which exposed me to a true relationship with God. My parents were hesitant about me pursuing a career in music because it’s risky and not seen as sustainable. They wanted me to study something “safe” like being a doctor or lawyer. While they had their fears, they allowed me to pursue my passion." "Well, I didn’t really start off with Gospel. I just used to listen to those songs. But when I was growing up in the church because my dad was a preacher, as an artist, I just essentially started off with Afro-Soul, like, jazz music, and the covers of the old school South African hits, you know, like Le Tambo music, Brenda Fassie’s music, that kind of vibe." Interview: Nia Pearl Speaks On “Nia Lo”, New Money Gang, Kelvin Momo, Amapiano Evolution And More;By OFENTSE PHUKUBYE,retrieved on August 20, 2024 External links Category:living peopleCategory:WomenCategory:People from South Africa