![]() The song was certified Gold and reached number one in South Africa. "Voicemail" by Big Zulu Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as album's lead single on June 24, 2022. The song debuted number one in South Africa. "iVolovolo" featuring Xowla was released on February 11, 2022. At the end of 2021 he was selected again on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs, climbing to the second place. Zulu won seven awards includes Album of the Year, Song of the Year (" Mali Eningi"), Best Music Video, Best Male and Ubuntu Activism Award, Best Collaboration, and Best Digital Sales at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards. On September 13, 2021, he performed on season 14 on Idols South Africa. ![]() The single "Umuzi eSandton" reached number one on Shazam charts. The song was released on 9 July 2021 It was featured on his album Ichwane Lenyoka, which was released on 3 September 2021. On 3 July 2021, he announced a new single titled "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu on Twitter. The song peaked at number one on the South African iTunes charts and reach number 4 on Shazam charts. On March 11, 2021, he released a single "Inhlupheko" featuring Mduduzi Ncube as the second single. Towards the end of the January 2021, he announced the working on his third studio album. At the end of 2020 he was selected for the first time on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs, at the fifth place. At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, "Mali Eningi" won Best collaboration category. The song debuted number 2 on Channel 0 Top 30 charts and was certified double platinum. On November 20, 2020, his single " Mali Eningi" was released featuring Intaba Yase Dubai & Ricky Rick as the album's lead single. 2020–2022: Ichwane Lenyoka, Nkabi Nation He established his own record label Nkabi Records. In the same year, 2019, the album was nominated for Best Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) and earned a nomination at the South African Music Awards (SAMA26) for Best Hip Hop Album. In August 14, his third single "Vuma dlozi" featuring Mnqobi Yazo was released and certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of 50 000 copies. ![]() In 2 August his second single "Ama Million" featuring Cassper Nyovest & Musiholiq was released and peaked No. The lead single "Ak'laleki" featuring Kwesta was released. His second studio album Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe was released in 2019, featuring Ab Crazy, Mnqobi Yazo, FiFi Cooper, Kwesta, Caspper Nyovest, Musiholiq and Truhitz. 2014–2019: Ushun Wenkabi, Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe Īfter a number of years as an independent artist, he signed a record deal with Universal Music Records in 2015 and released his debut album Ushun Wenkabi in July 2018, with singles including "Ang'mazi umama" and "Home". His debut single "Donsa Nkabi" was released in 2016. In 2009, he started writing songs and performing and earned title "King of Rap" in the rap battle contest held by Back to the City. Zulu spent several years as a taxi driver and quit in 2008 to pursue his career in music. He used to live in the Vaal in a place called Palm Springs.Ĭareer Career beginnings He is influenced by Maskandi and Scathamiya. He grew up listening to Maskandi and Isichathamiya music, influenced by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Phuzekemisi and Imithente. Siyabonga Nene was born and raised in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, and one South African Music Award. Zulu also appeared in the television shows Isibaya, One Mic (2017-2020), Uzalo (2020) and Isithembiso. Its lead single "Mali Eningi", was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). ![]() Zulu's third studio album Ichwane Lenyoka (2021), spawned three chart-topping singles " Mali Eningi", "Inhlupheko" and "Umuzi eSandton". ![]() He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 and Zulu released his debut album, Ushun Wenkabi (2018) and Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe (2019). He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016. Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986 ), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter. ![]()
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