Big Zulu gives his 14-year-old daughter a taste of studio stardom
The Mali Eningi hit maker, whose real name is Siyabonga Nene, is known for his hard-hitting bars and unmistakable Inkabi rap style — but now he's proving that talent runs in the family.
Earlier this week social media went into a frenzy after a video clip surfaced showing Amapiano superstar Kabza De Small behind the studio desk, with the caption: 'New music coming soon from Kabza De Small and Big Zulu.'
Naturally fans assumed the lyrical giant was making a surprise collab with the Amapiano king. But Big Zulu quickly set the record straight. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, he clarified that the voice in the video wasn't his — it was his 14-year-old daughter, who's been quietly working behind the scenes on her own musical journey.
'You know that voice? It wasn't me. That's my daughter,' he revealed with a proud grin.
'I'm preparing her for the music industry. We're working on her song, and I want to release her single. I just want her to understand the different sounds of music in the studio.'
It looks like she's off to a strong start, having already recorded a track with Kabza De Small himself — talk about a power debut!
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