This article is about the singer. For other use, see Big Zuu.
Big Zulu
Background information
Birth name
Siyabonga Nene
Born
(1986-04-07) 7 April 1986 (age 38) Bergville, South Africa
Occupation(s)
Rapper
songwriter
Years active
2003–present
Labels
Universal Records (former)
Nkabi Records
Musical artist
Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986[1]), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter.[2] He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016.
He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 and Zulu released his debut album, Ushun Wenkabi (2018)[1] and Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe (2019).
Zulu's third studio album Ichwane Lenyoka (2021), spawned three chart-topping singles "Mali Eningi", "Inhlupheko" and "Umuzi eSandton". Its lead single "Mali Eningi", was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[1]
Zulu also appeared in the television shows Isibaya, One Mic (2017-2020),[3]Uzalo (2020) and Isithembiso.[4] His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, and one South African Music Award.
^ abc"Happy Birthday Big Zulu! A Look Into Big Zulu's Best Selling Records". SA Hip Hop Mag. 7 April 2021.
^Kwach, Julie (22 April 2020). "Big Zulu bio age, girlfriend, arrested, songs, album, home, profile". briefly.co.za.
^"One Mic | TVSA". TVSA.
^Nteyi, Zama (8 January 2020). "BIG ZULU OPENS UP THE INDUSTRY!". DailySun.
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