Zee Nxumalo

Zandile Nxumalo (born 6 January 2003[1]) professionally known as Zee Nxumalo is a Swazi singer, songwriter and dancer, based in South Africa. [2] Her single "Funk 55", released in 2023 calputed her to mainstream success and certified 5× Platinum in South Africa.[3][4]

Life and career

Zandile Nxumalo born on 6 January 2003 in Eswatini.[5] Her family relocated to Alexandra, Johannesburg where she spent her childhood.[5]

Her debut extended play KwaNxumalo, was released on 28 June 2022.[5][6]

"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.[7]

Her single "Thula Mabota" with Pabi Cooper, 031choppa featuring Shakes & Les was released on 29 March 2024. It was certified platinum in South Africa.[8]

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.[9]

In early October 2024, Zee Nxumalo announced her upcoming extended play Inja Ye Game, scheduled for release on November 15, 2024.[10][11] "Malume" with Djy Biza, 031 Choppa featuring Springle, DJ Tira was released on October 26, 2024 as lead single.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
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[9] 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.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
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[12] Makhelwane
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography

Extended plays

  • KwaNxumalo (2022)

Guest appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Life of the Party" 2024 Leeka Beats, Nasty C, Daliwonga, Yumbs Confuse The Enemy

Achievements

Basadi in Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "Thula Mabota" Amapiano Artist of the Year Nominated [13]

South African Dance Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Herself Best Female Vocalist Pending

South African Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "Funk 55" Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year Nominated [14]

References

  1. ^ Maliba, Amanda (22 July 2022). "Social media puts Zee Nxumalo on crest of a wave". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. ^ Phiri, Janice (21 January 2024). "Zee Nxumalo brings Amapiano fire to Mzansi". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Funk 55 Goes 5x Platinum". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ^ Reporter, E. D. N. (10 April 2024). "Zee Nxumalo's Funk 55 certified 5X platinum". Eswatini Daily News. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Shumba, Ano (28 June 2022). "SA: Zee Nxumalo drops debut EP KwaNxumalo". Music in Africa. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  8. ^ "ZEE NXUMALO, PABI COOPER & 031CHOPPA'S 'THULA MABOTA' REACHES PLATINUM STATUS". Gagasi World. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  9. ^ a b "TOP CHARTS THIS WEEK : Local Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  10. ^ "AMAPIANO SUPERSTAR ZEE NXUMALO IS SET TO RELEASE HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP 'INJA YE GAME'". Gagasi World. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Zee Nxumalo's upcoming album titled 'Inja YeGame'". Eswatini Daily News. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  12. ^ "TOP CHARTS THIS WEEK : Local Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  13. ^ Shumba, Ano (11 August 2024). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  14. ^ Simelane, Nomonde (14 August 2024). "Countdown to 30th SAMA Awards is underway". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2024.