BANGKAPOS.COM, BANGKA – Zay Nova’s name.
His real name is Zulpakar.
This 45-year-old man is a resident of Banka Belitung, from the village of Sempan to be precise.
He is also an alumnus of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.
Zay Nova is not just anyone.
Now he is a singer away in Canada.
Not just singing, Zay Nova excels too.
Recently, Zay Nova won Country Artist of the Year and World Music of the Year at the 2022 Music NL Awards, Canada.
It is true that no effort is in vain.
It has been five years since Zulpakar or Zay Nova went abroad to fulfill his dream.
The 42-year-old has released four of his own songs in this North American country.
The first single is titled Locked in All Night Long which was released on February 20, 2021, the second single is titled The Lighthouse was released on May 20, 2021, the third single is titled Don’t Tell Me Mudder which was released on January 20, 2022 and the fourth single is titled It’s Been a Good Ride which was released on July 20, 2022.
Even the latest single from the music video was edited and directed by Zay Nova himself.
The song written and sung by music lovers in Canada has garnered attention, as evidenced by the fact that it has been nominated for three music awards.
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