Vivalda Ndula

"The closest analogy for Ndula’s powerhouse mix is Angelique Kidjo in the first flush of her earlier exuberance. Soulful, stirring, sharp and sassy, Ndula is an African voice to rank alongside the very best." - Songlines Magazine

Born and raised in Luanda, Angola, Vivalda Ndula has become one of the leading voices of the generation of musicians creating a significant cultural and international impact on today's Angolan music scene. Ndula is an activist, singer-songwriter, percussionist, and dancer. She is a multi-award winning, nominated/finalist of StarAfrica Sound, International Songwriting Competition, Angola Music Awards, and Akademia Music Awards. Vivalda sings mostly about love and social inequality. Vivalda also works tirelessly at raising social awareness against child labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking as reflected in her award-nominated songs Mázui (Voices) and Monandengue (Children).