Tshepo Nkoana better known by his stage name NOVL. is a South African rapper, songwriter and Record producer based in Johannesburg. Born 25th May in Polokwane, Limpopo and was he grew up in Lephalale, Limpopo. Novl. attended Hoerskool Ellisras for his high school years and that is where he learned the art form of Rap music and the Hip Hop Culture. He then moved to Johannesburg to further his studies at the University of Johannesburg to pursue his LLB degree.