What To Know About Big Zulu, Life, Career and Relationship Status
ABOUT BIG ZULU
Rapper and musician Siyabonga Nene, better known by her stage name Big Zulu, was born in South Africa on April 7, 1986. After releasing the single “Donsa Nkabi” in 2016, he gained fame.
BIG ZULU’S CAREER
After working as a cab driver for a while, Zulu left in 2008 to focus on his musical career. Soon after leaving the taxi industry in 2009, he began writing songs and giving live performances. In 2013, four years later, Zulu participated in and won the Red Bull Back to the City competition, making history. The year 2016 saw the release of his first track, “Donsa Nkabi“. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Phuzekemisi and Imithente were among the artists that influenced Maskandi and Isichathamiya music that he saw growing up. In 2018, Zulu released his first project, Ushun Wenkabi and in 2019, Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe, following his signing of a record deal with Universal Music in 2015. The singles “Mali Eningi, Inhlupheko and “Umuzi eSandton” are the three amazing released from Zulu’s third studio album Ichwane Lenyoka in 2021. The Music Industry of South Africa (RiSA) certified “Mali Eningi,” the album’s lead hit, as double million. Zulu also had appearances on television in the programs Ishuni Womhlaba (2024), Isithembiso, One Mic (2017-2020) and Isibaya. The South African Hip Hop Awards, Metro FM Music Awards, and one South African Music Award are just a few of his awards and honors.
After working as a self-employed musician for a while, he secured a record contract with Universal Music Records in 2015. His first record, Ushun Wenkabi, was released in July 2018 and featured the singles “Home” and “Ang’mazi umama”. With collaborations from Ab Crazy, Mnqobi Yazo, FiFi Cooper, Kwesta, Caspper Nyovest, Musiholiq, and Truhitz, his second studio album Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe was released in 2019.Released was the main single “Ak’laleki” with Kwesta. His continuation song, “Ama Million,” which featured Cassper Nyovest and Musiholiq was released on August 2 and reached the fifth spot on the iTunes Ranking.
Platinum certification was granted to the music. On August 14, the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) certified his third single, “Vuma dlozi,” featuring Mnqobi Yazo, as platinum after it sold 50,000 copies. The album was nominated for Best Hip Hop Album at the 26th South African Music Awards (SAMA26) and received the award of gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).The album received nominees for Album of the Year and Best Male Artist of the Year at the 2019 South African Hip Hop Awards in the same year. He founded Nkabi Records, his own record label.
He released his single “Mali Eningi” on November 20, 2020, which serves as the primary single hit for the album and features Intaba Yase Dubai & Ricky Rick. The song was certified double platinum after debuting at number two on the Channel 0 Top 30 charts. Best collaboration was awarded by “Mali Eningi” at the 27th annual South African Music Awards. He was ranked fifth on MTV Base as SA’s Hottest MCs when he was first chosen at the end of 2020. In late January 2021, he declared that work was starting on his third studio album. His second song, “Inhlupheko,” featuring Mduduzi Ncube, came out on March 11, 2021.[28] The song reached number four on the Shazam charts and ranked number one on the South African iTunes sales.
He revealed on Twitter on July 3, 2021, the release of a new song called “Umuzi eSandton” which features Lwah Ndlunkulu. The song was made available on July 9, 2021.It was included on his September 3, 2021, release album Ichwane Lenyoka. On the Shazam charts, “Umuzi eSandton” peaked at number one. He however appeared on season 14 of Idols South Africa on September 13, 2021. At the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards, Zulu took up seven prizes, including 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. He was chosen once more on MTV Base as SA’s Hottest MCs at the end of 2021, moving up to the second spot.
The song “iVolovolo” with Xowla was made available on February 11, 2022. In South Africa, the song had its top-selling single hit. On June 24, 2022, the first single from the album “Voicemail” by Big Zulu Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, and Xowla was published. In South Africa, the song peaked at number one and received a gold certification. On August 20, 2022, Zulu released “150 Bars (Ke hip hop Dawg)“. The hit song at number seven on the local Top 10 Radio charts. On September 09, 2022, Zulu published the project’s final track list and release date on Instagram. Big Zulu’s single “Dear My Love” featuring K.O., Xowla and Siya Ntuli was released on November 25, 2022.
The teaming album Ukhamba, which features Big Zulu and Sjava as the duet Inkabi Zezwe, was confirmed for production on March 17, 2023. On March 24, 2023, “Umbayimbayi” was made available as the lead single from the record. Both Spotify’s Top 100 and iTunes Top 50 in South Africa saw the song debut at number one. South Africa recognized the song as 3× Platinum.
The Inkabi Zezwe Tour, which took place in June 2023 and went through September, was first announced by Zulu on 1st April. On the May 12 2023, the albums were later released. South Africa and Eswatini were the two nations where it began at number one. Zulu revealed at the end of January 2024 that he was working on his fourth studio album, which would feature the lead song “Awufuni Ukung’ Qoma.” Published on March 27, 2023, Ngises’ Congweni.
BIG ZULU’S RELATIONSHIP
Big Zulu is in a relationship. He equally has two kids. He has a daughter with Lebogang Makenete and a son (Bulelwa Nazo). Big Zulu claims that he likes “traditional” relationships and is looking for a woman who is content to be taken care of. He continued by saying that he wanted to be the leader of his home and that he did not think men and women should be treated equally. He also wants his kids to grow up to be like this. According to him, he stated, “I want to be a man to my family and to my wife. I don’t recognize that ’50/50′, and I don’t want my kids to grow up knowing that”. The father of two also criticized the lack of cooking skills of “city women” and their dependence on housekeepers and food delivery services.
He also stated that “Although physical attractiveness can draw a guy, a woman’s behavior and treatment are ultimately what make her a suitable wife”.
BIG ZULU’S NET WORTH
Big zulu made a name for himself in the music industry. He is currently south africa most popular rapper and has inspired other upcoming in music artists. His net worth is $500,000 currently as of this year 2024.
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