Zandile Nxumalo (born 6 January 2003) professionally known as Zee Nxumalo, is a Swazi singer, songwriter and dancer, based in South Africa. Her single "Funk 55", released in 2023, brought her mainstream success and was certified 5× Platinum in South Africa. She featured on the song "Ama Gear" by Dlala Thukzin, which made it to the top 20 at Ukhozi fm in 2024.
Life and career
Zandile Nxumalo was born on 6 January 2003 in Eswatini. Her family relocated to Alexandra, Johannesburg where she spent her childhood.
Her debut extended play KwaNxumalo, was released on 28 June 2022.
"Funk 55" by Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo and Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka RSA and Chley was released on 1 December 2023. It debuted at No. 2 on the Local Streaming Chart Top 10.
Her single "Thula Mabota" with Pabi Cooper and 031choppa, featuring Shakes & Les. was released on 29 March 2024. It was certified platinum in South Africa.
She also appeared on "Ama Gear (Edit)" with Dlala Thukzin and Funky QLA, featuring MK Productions, released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted at number 5 on the Local Streaming Top 10.
In early October 2024, Zee Nxumalo announced her upcoming extended play Inja Ye Game, scheduled for release on November 15, 2024. "Malume" with Djy Biza and 031 Choppa, featuring Springle and DJ Tira, was released on October 26, 2024 as the lead single.
Singles
As lead artist
| 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 | 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
| 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 | 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 |
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 |
References
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