As a solo act and member of sibling group Brick & Lace, Nyanda tasted success with songs in Africa and Europe. At 43, she retains a fire in her gut to make the charts.
The singer is looking to do just that with "All Fruits Ripe", a collaboration with Ghanaian Afropop/dancehall king Stonebwoy.
Born and raised in Jamaica, Nyanda is a longtime South Florida resident. For her, hit singles are critical to an artist's existence.
"Every artist, no matter what stage of their career, is looking for that hit single. It's no different for me. A hit song changes everything, opens up a whole new world to an artist, so one would be awesome right now," she said. "At the end of the day, a loyal fan base and moderate airplay can also hold a lot of weight."
"All Fruits Ripe" was released in November. It is written by Nyanda who sought Stonebwoy to partner her on the Afrobeats track.
The 34 year-old artist is the rage in West Africa, arguably the world 's hottest music region.
With Brick & Lace (which also included her sister Nailah), Nyanda had hits with "Love is Wicked" and "Take me Back". Her solo career produced well-received songs like "Slippery When Wet".
Nyanda, who performs April 17 at the Blue Martini club in Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, keeps tabs on latest developments in music.
"I don't follow trends but I try to keep up with what's happening in the scene. Don't wanna be oblivious or (like I'm) living under a rock," she said.
Written By Howard Campbell