Big Zulu
Big Zulu | |
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| Birth name | Siyabonga Nene |
| Born | 7 April 1986 Bergville, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter. 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) 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).
Zulu also appeared in the television shows Isibaya, One Mic (2017-2020), Uzalo (2020), Isithembiso, and Ushuni Womhlaba (2024). His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, one South African Music Award and one Metro FM Music Awards.