Riana Nel is a Namibian singer-songwriter. After growing up in Windhoek, she moved to South Africa to start her career. Her songs have been described as including elements of âPop & Countryâ. She had firmly placed her roots in Gospel music on release of the albums âOopmondâ, âThe Cureâ, âSomeone With Skinâ and won many awards including the âCrescendo awardâ in 2000.
Her latest, âDie Moeite Werdâ, saw her change her name to Riana Nel. âDie Moeite Werdâ appeals more to the secular market and has reached Platinum status and continues to top South African Music charts.
Nel is an acclaimed songwriter having written songs for Juanita Du Plessis, Bobby Van Jaarsveld and for Lianie Mayâs most recent album, âLank Lewe Die Liefdeâ. Riana Nel has shared a stage with her sister Nianell, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Lianie May and many more. She has performed in South Africa, Namibia, France, Holland, the UK, Nashville (USA), Russia, Mozambique and Australia.