Nyanda

Nyanda
Nyanda, in 2014
Background information
Birth nameNyanda Janelle Thorbourne
Born (1978-04-15) April 15, 1978
Kingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, dancehall, reggae fusion
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2004–present
LabelsCat Music, Tropic Electric, BlackLion Music, Pink Scorpion
Websitewww.officialnyanda.com

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.