She teamed up with fellow Idols III contestants Kesha Charlton-Perkins and Deidre Visser in 2006 to form a girl-group named NKD (the girl's initials).
NKD was nominated for 2 SAMA's (South African Music Awards) in 2007 and 2010 for “Best Pop Album” They were also nominated for a “YOU Spectacular” (YOU magazine) with the likes of Freshlyground (South African Music Awards winners who recorded and performed “WAKA WAKA” with Shakira at the 2010 Soccer World Cup) and The Parlotones (FHM Readers’ Choice awards, numerous SAMA awards and opening act for Coldplay 2012) for “Music Stars of the Year” Their singles “What I believe” and “Don’t miss you” was on 2 NOW Compilation CD's and became chart toppers on radio stations in South Africa (Jacaranda FM, Highveld Stereo, Algoa FM, Bay FM, 5FM and many other local stations) Nicky is also no stranger to the limelight as she has performed and appeared on many TV programs like "Egoli", "7de Laan", "Binnelanders", “Liriekeraai”, “Noot vir Noot”, “DKNT”, “Jukebox”, “K-TV”, “YO-tv”, “Dis hoe dit is met Steve”, “Glitterati” etc.
She was part of the band in 2 episodes of the popular rugby chat program “Toks en Tjops” on Supersport channel and KykNet in 2011 with famous Afrikaans artists like Bok van Blerk, Robbie Wessels, Theuns Jordaan, Juanita Du Plessis.
Other artists which she has also performed with include Bobby van Jaarsveld, Ricus Nel, Dozi and Andries Botha (Africa Bike week – House Band 2014), Liza Bronner and Hanna Grobler.
They've toured all over the country with these 2 bands and played at festivals like Harley Davidson's Africa Bike week (as one of the main acts) Thabazimbi Wildsfees Karoo Lus Fees – Graaff Reinet Hoedspruit Wildsfees Other popular venues which they've performed at is Sun City Valley of the Waves, Monte Casino (Cobra day), Carousel Casino and also many year end functions, parties and weddings.