Nokrismesi 'Kimmy' Skota is a professional opera singer, specifically a lyric soprano. She trained at the University of Cape Town (UCT) from 2001 to 2008, obtaining a Diploma in Opera, BMus (Honours) and Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. She is best known for her performances with internationally acclaimed Dutch violinist Andre Rieu, which led to her touring and performing all over the world from 2010 to 2013.

Besides opera she can also sing jazz, soul and gospel. In late 2014 Skota suddenly disappeared from the Johann Strauss Orchestra and became part of controversial Nigerian pastor TB Joshua's Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), releasing a video for the Joshua-penned song 'Heaven is our Home'.

I am a very enthusiastic person and like having in whatever I do, be it on stage or offstage. Easy going with people but can be closed at times depending on situations. i put all my heart in my work and always have a space for learning.

I have done the following opera roles. Despina in Cosi fan tutte, Gilda in Rigoletto, Sophie in der Rosenkavalier , Christine in the opera Miss Julie, Adina in L'elisir D'amore, Papagena in the Magic flute, Violetta in La Traviata.

Influences: Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Il Divo, Susan Boyle, Michael Jackson 

I am a trained opera singer from the University of Cape Town from 2001-2008. Obtained Diploma in Opera, BMUS Honours in dissertATION, Post Graduate Diploma in Performance. Currently working for Andre Rieu Production since 2010 - June 10th 2013 will be the end of my contract. I have travelled and seen the world, learned a lot from him. I have learn not to only be an opera singer but to sing other genres of music. Now I can sing Jazz as well.