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]
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.
In early October 2024, Zee Nxumalo announced her upcoming extended play Inja Ye Game, scheduled for release on November 15, 2024.[9] [10] "Malume" with Djy Biza, 031 Choppa featuring Springle, DJ Tira was released on October 26, 2024 as lead single.
| 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 | — | ||||||
| "Thula Mabota" (Zee Nxumalo, Pabi Cooper, 031choppa featuring Shakes & Les) | Platinum | |||||||
| "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[11] | |||||||
| "Ngisakuthanda" (featuring PYY Log Drum King, Dj Tearz, Dr Thulz) | — | |||||||
| "Malume" (Zee Nxumalo, Djy Biza, 031 Choppa featuring Springle, DJ Tira) | — | |||||||
| "Inja Ye Game" | ||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||
| 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) | — | |||||||
| "Pholoba" (Danger Flex featuring Zee Nxumalo, Dj Mpiczah) | — | |||||||
| "Abo Gogo" (Ziibeats, 031choppa, Shakes & Les featuring Zee Nxumalo) | — | |||||||
| "Rockstar" (Bjørn Vidø featuring Zee Nxumalo, Mac J) | — | |||||||
| "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. | ||||||||
! |-|2024 |"Thula Mabota" |Amapiano Artist of the Year| |[13]
! |-|2024 |Herself |Best Female Vocalist | |
! |-|2024 |"Funk 55" |Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year ||[14]