Nyanda
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Nyanda, in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne |
| Born | April 15, 1978 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Cat Music, Tropic Electric, BlackLion Music, Pink Scorpion |
| Website | www |
Nyanda Janelle Thorbourne, better known by her stage name/mononym Nyanda, is a Jamaican-American singer and songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica. Nyanda is a member of the R&B/reggae duo Brick & Lace whose debut album, Love Is Wicked, was released through Geffen / Kon Live in 2007 and featured the chart-topping single "Love Is Wicked".
In February 2013, Nyanda released her first promotional single, "Trouble", after announcing that she would be pursuing a solo career in music. Her first official single, "Slippery When Wet", was released in September 2013.