‘I don't need to justify my fluidity' – Nirvana Nokwe on prayer, pace and unapologetic authenticity

News24

6 days ago

In a world obsessed with labels and linear career paths, Nirvana Nokwe stands as a refreshing anomaly.
The model, actress and singer possesses an ease that defies convention – an unbothered elegance rooted not in striving but in surrender.
Beyond the multi-hyphenate label
While industry insiders often describe her as a 'multi-hyphenate,' Nirvana sees herself simply as a woman choosing not to limit herself.
'To me, reinvention isn't about changing who you are,' she explains.
'It's about returning to the fullness of who you've always been. We're meant to evolve. It's human.'
This philosophy has guided her through an industry that constantly demands definition. Rather than succumb to external pressures, Nirvana has carved out her own path, refusing to be confined to one title or tempo.
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The power of fluidity
'It's seamless when you're doing what you want to do,' she says with characteristic directness.
'I don't need to justify my fluidity. I don't force anything. I work with people who get it – especially where it matters.'
This approach isn't just professional strategy – it's deeply personal. Grounded and self-aware, Nirvana leans on prayer as both anchor and compass.
'Prayer holds me. It keeps me rooted through every transformation, every shift. It helps me know when to show up and when to step back,' she says.
Embracing the pause
For someone with such a dynamic, creative presence, she's refreshingly in tune with her need for stillness. The lesson came through experience, often the hard way.
'Burnout teaches me to pause,' she reflects.
'Sometimes it's not about pushing harder, it's about taking care of yourself, letting silence in and remembering you're more than your output.'
The art of not over-explaining
Perhaps most striking is Nirvana's evolution beyond the need to justify her existence in professional spaces.
'I don't push back anymore. I just live. I let the work speak. I protect my peace by not over-explaining. There's power in that.'
This shift has redefined what success means to her. 'It looks like fun. Joy. Presence. Life is short and long at the same time, so I'm choosing to enjoy it.'
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A message for the next generation
When asked what she hopes young women, especially young Black women, take away from her journey, she pauses, then smiles with the wisdom of someone who's learned to trust the process.
'Just be yourself. That's it. It isn't that deep. Being fully you already shifts things in ways you can't even imagine.'
It's a deceptively simple message from a woman who embodies its complexity. Nirvana Nokwe is indeed a woman in motion, but she's moving on her terms – with softness, discernment, and a quiet, unwavering fire that lights the way for others brave enough to embrace their own fluidity.