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Big Zulu (Siyabonga Johannes Nene) was born on 7 April, 1987 in Bergville, South Africa, is a South African rapper and songwriter. Discover Big Zulu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?

Popular As Siyabonga Johannes Nene
Occupation Rapper · songwriter
Age 36 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 7 April, 1987
Birthday 7 April
Birthplace Bergville, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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1927

At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, "Mali Eningi" won Best collaboration category.

1986

Siyabonga Johannes Nene (born 7 April 1986 ), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter.

2008

Zulu spent several years as a taxi driver and quit in 2008 to pursue his career in music.

2009

In 2009, he started writing songs and performing and earned title "King of Rap" in the rap battle contest held by Back to the City.

2015

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).

After a number of years as an independent artist, he signed a record deal with Universal Music Records in 2015 and released his debut album Ushun Wenkabi in July 2018, with singles including "Ang'mazi umama" and "Home".

2016

He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016.

His debut single "Donsa Nkabi" was released in 2016.

2017

Zulu also appeared in the television shows Isibaya, One Mic (2017-2020), Uzalo (2020) and Isithembiso.

His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, and one South African Music Award.

Siyabonga Nene was born and raised in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal.

He grew up listening to Maskandi and Isichathamiya music, influenced by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Phuzekemisi and Imithente.

He is influenced by Maskandi and Scathamiya.

He used to live in the Vaal in a place called Palm Springs.

2019

His second studio album Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe was released in 2019, featuring Ab Crazy, Mnqobi Yazo, Fifi Cooper, Kwesta, Caspper Nyovest, Musiholiq and Truhitz.

The lead single "Ak'laleki" featuring Kwesta was released.

In 2 August his second single "Ama Million" featuring Cassper Nyovest & Musiholiq was released and peaked No. 5 on the iTunes Chart.

The song was certified platinum.

In August 14, his third single "Vuma dlozi" featuring Mnqobi Yazo was released and certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of 50 000 copies.

The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) and earned a nomination at the South African Music Awards (SAMA26) for Best Hip Hop Album.

In the same year, 2019, the album was nominated for Best Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards.

He established his own record label Nkabi Records.

2020

On November 20, 2020, his single "Mali Eningi" was released featuring Intaba Yase Dubai & Ricky Rick as the album's lead single.

The song debuted number 2 on Channel 0 Top 30 charts and was certified double platinum.

At the end of 2020 he was selected for the first time on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs, at the fifth place.

Towards the end of the January 2021, he announced the working on his third studio album.

On March 11, 2021, he released a single "Inhlupheko" featuring Mduduzi Ncube as the second single.

The song peaked at number one on the South African iTunes charts and reach number 4 on Shazam charts.

On 3 July 2021, he announced a new single titled "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu on Twitter.

The song was released on 9 July 2021; It was featured on his album Ichwane Lenyoka, which was released on 3 September 2021.

The single "Umuzi eSandton" reached number one on Shazam charts.

On September 13, 2021, he performed on season 14 on Idols South Africa.

Zulu won seven awards includes; Album of the Year, Song of the Year ("Mali Eningi"), Best Music Video, Best Male and Ubuntu Activism Award, Best Collaboration, and Best Digital Sales at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.

At the end of 2021 he was selected again on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs, climbing to the second place.

"iVolovolo" featuring Xowla was released on February 11, 2022.

The song debuted number one in South Africa.

"Voicemail" by Big Zulu Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as album's lead single on June 24, 2022.

The song was certified Gold and reached number one in South Africa.