Age, Biography and Wiki
Babes Wodumo (Bongekile Mildred Simelane) was born on 26 July, 1994 in Durban, South Africa, is a South African singer and choreographer. Discover Babes Wodumo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old?
| Popular As |
Bongekile Mildred Simelane |
| Occupation |
singer · songwriter · dancer · choreographer |
| Age |
29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
26 July, 1994 |
| Birthday |
26 July |
| Birthplace |
Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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She is a member of famous Singer with the age 29 years old group.
Babes Wodumo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 29 years old, Babes Wodumo height not available right now. We will update Babes Wodumo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Babes Wodumo's Husband?
Her husband is Mampintsha (m. 2020-2022)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Mampintsha (m. 2020-2022) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Babes Wodumo Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Babes Wodumo worth at the age of 29 years old? Babes Wodumo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. She is from South Africa. We have estimated Babes Wodumo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
Babes Wodumo Social Network
Timeline
The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards.
In 2021 herself and her husband premiered their reality TV show Uthando Lodumo which aired on Showmax.
Bongekile Mildred Simelane (born 25 March 1994) prominently known as Babes Wodumo(also qqom queen), is a South African singer-songwriter and choreographer.
Bongekile Mildred Simelane was born in March 25, 1994 in Lamontville, Durban.
Her father Welcome Simelane is a Bishop.
She released her first song titled "Desha" produced by Sir Bubzin, In 2014.
After she signed a record deal with West Ink, one of her hit singles "Wololo" featuring Mampintsha was released in December 2015 in South Africa.
The song earned her a nomination for Best Breakthrough Artist and Song of the Year at MTV Africa Music Awards.
Her debut gqom studio album Gqom Queen Vol. 1 proceeded with three singles "Wololo", "Umgan Wami" and "Mercedes".
Upon its release the song surpassed 28 million streams and debuted at number 3 on iTunes charts.
The album was certified platinum by the South African record industry trade association (RISA).
Subsequently she was featured on the Black Panther(soundtrack) compilation by Kendrick Lamar.
She rose to fame following the release of her debut album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 (2016) and furthermore subsequently being nominated at the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act.
Babes Wodumo is a part of the music connoisseurs who were pivotal in influencing the gqom genre's international acclaim including the likes of South African rapper Okmalumkoolkat, Italian record label Gqom Oh owner, Malumz Kole inclusive of music taste-maker and public relations liaison, Cherish Lala Mankai and Afrotainment record label owner DJ Tira.
She appeared on the Black Panther: The Album compilation by Kendrick Lamar on a song titled "Redemption".
In 2017, Wodumo was nominated for the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa.
In 2017, Wodumo was the most nominated artist at the 23rd South African Music Awards.
However, she did not win any award, and this led to an altercation after the singer accused the personnel from the SAMA 23 of buying awards.
In 2019, reports surfaced that Wodumo's boyfriend and manager Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo had physically assaulted her.
Wodumo broadcast the incident on Instagram Live.
Mampintsha was arrested on suspicion of assault.
Even though the relationship between the two had appeared to be over, both parties agreed to counselling and reconciled and later on appeared to be on good terms.
Mampintsha later on featured on her second album, Idando Kazi.
In July 2020, she released her second album Idando Kazi which included the hit song,"eLamont" featuring Mampintsha (former Big Nuz member) as well as Skillz.
In July of year 2020, she released her sophomore studio album Idando Kazi via West Ink Records featuring Mampintsha, Skillz, T.N.S,Madanon,Worst Behavior and many others''.
"eLamont"'' was released as the lead single of the album which debuted at number 3 on the South African iTunes charts.
Babes Wodumo married Mandla Maphumulo in 2020.
In 2021 they had their first child.
Her husband and long-time collaboration partner later passed away in December 2022, as reported due to a stroke.
