Zandile Nxumalo (born 6 January 2003[1]) professionally known as Zee Nxumalo is a Swati singer, songwriter and dancer. Born Eswatini and raised in Alexandra, Johannesburg [2] her single "Funk 55", released in 2023 calputed her to mainstream success and certified 5× Platinum in South Africa.
Life and career
editZandile Nxumalo born on 6 January 1997 in Eswatini.[3] Her family relocated to Alexandra, Johannesburg where she spent her childhood.[3]
Her debut extended play KwaNxumalo, was released on 28 June 2022.[3][4]
"Funk 55" by Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo and Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka Rsa, Chley was released on 1 December 2023. It debuted No. 2 on Local Streaming Chart Top 10.[5]
Her single "Thula Mabota" with Pabi Cooper, 031choppa featuring Shakes & Les was released on 29 March 2024. It was certified platinum in South Africa.[6]
She also appeared on "Ama Gear (Edit)" with Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, featuring MK Productions released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted number 5 on Local Streaming Top 10.[7]
In early October 2024, Zee Nxumalo announced her upcoming extended play Inja Ye Game, scheduled for release on November 15, 2024.[8][9] "Malume" with Djy Biza, 031 Choppa featuring Springle, DJ Tira was released on October 26, 2024 as lead single.
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Siyajola" | 2022 | — | KwaNxumalo | ||||
| "Hamba" | — | ||||||
| "Sobabili" (Zee Nxumalo, Profound, MFR Souls) | 2023 | — | KwaNxumalo (Deluxe) | ||||
| " Funk 55" (Shake & Les, DBN Gogo, Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka RSA, Chley) | 1 | 5× Platinum | Funk Series | ||||
| "Uyang'user" (Tranquillo, Zee Nxumalo, Khanyisa featuring Chley & Rif effect) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Thula Mabota" (Zee Nxumalo, Pabi Cooper, 031choppa featuring Shakes & Les) | Platinum | Non-album single | |||||
| "Chengu Shesha" (DJ Tshegu, Leemckrazy, Zee Nxumalo featuring Al Xapo, Vyno Keys & QuayR Musiq) | — | ||||||
| "Abantu" (Piano City, Marlode & Owams, Zee Nxumalo featuring Leemckrazy, FLUXX) | — | ||||||
| "Ama Gear (Edit)" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo featuring MK Productions) | 5[7] | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ngisakuthanda" (featuring PYY Log Drum King, Dj Tearz, Dr Thulz) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Malume" (Zee Nxumalo, Djy Biza, 031 Choppa featuring Springle, DJ Tira) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Inja Ye Game" | TBA | ||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Hai Kabi" (Jovislash featuring Zee Nxumalo) | 2022 | — | |||||
| "Jabula" (ProSiRa featuring Zee Nxumalo) | — | ||||||
| "Asim'bonanga" (DJ Stresser Given Kanu, Finomol featuring Zee Nxumalo, Thatohatsi Vocals, Jaz & Csqo) | 2023 | — | |||||
| "SHAYIMOTO" (Zulu Makhathini featuring Zee Nxumalo) | — | ||||||
| "SHAYIMOTO 2.0" (Zulu Makhathini featuring Zee Nxumalo, PRVIS3, Kweyama Brothers, Triple X Da Ghost) | — | ||||||
| "Inkululeko" (DJ Tira, Heavy-K featuring Makhadzi, Zee Nxumalo, Afro Brothers) | 2024 | — | |||||
| "Rise" (Faizal featuring The Real Prechly, Dj Guti BPM, Tega Boi DC, Berri-Tiga, Carterefe, Hotkid, Poco Lee, Goldie, Zee Nxumalo) | — | ||||||
| "FOMO" (GildMax, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla featuring Zee Nxumalo, Beast Rsa) | — | ||||||
| "Propella" (Faizal featuring The Real Prechly, Dj Guti BPM, Tega Boi DC, Berri-Tiga, Carterefe, Zee Nxumalo, Poco Lee, Ggoldie, Hotkid) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Pholoba" (Danger Flex featuring Zee Nxumalo, Dj Mpiczah) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Abo Gogo" (Ziibeats, 031choppa, Shakes & Les featuring Zee Nxumalo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Rockstar" (Bjørn Vidø featuring Zee Nxumalo, Mac J) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Mfazi Wephepha" (Nkosazana Daughter, Master KG featuring Big Zulu, Zee Nxumalo) | 2024 | 4[10] | Makhelwane | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Discography
editExtended plays
edit- KwaNxumalo (2022)
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Life of the Party" | 2024 | Leeka Beats, Nasty C, Daliwonga, Yumbs | Confuse The Enemy |
Achievements
editBasadi in Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Thula Mabota" | Amapiano Artist of the Year | Nominated | [11] |
South African Dance Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Herself | Best Female Vocalist | Pending |
South African Music Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Funk 55" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
References
edit- ^ Maliba, Amanda (22 July 2022). "Social media puts Zee Nxumalo on crest of a wave". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Phiri, Janice (21 January 2024). "Zee Nxumalo brings Amapiano fire to Mzansi". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Dipa, Karishma (12 January 2024). "Amapiano sensation Zee Nxumalo on taking her career to new heights". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (28 June 2022). "SA: Zee Nxumalo drops debut EP KwaNxumalo". Music in Africa. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "ZEE NXUMALO, PABI COOPER & 031CHOPPA'S 'THULA MABOTA' REACHES PLATINUM STATUS". Gagasi World. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b "TOP CHARTS THIS WEEK : Local Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "AMAPIANO SUPERSTAR ZEE NXUMALO IS SET TO RELEASE HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP 'INJA YE GAME'". Gagasi World. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Zee Nxumalo's upcoming album titled 'Inja YeGame'". Eswatini Daily News. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "TOP CHARTS THIS WEEK : Local Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (11 August 2024). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ Simelane, Nomonde (14 August 2024). "Countdown to 30th SAMA Awards is underway". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2024.