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TimesLIVE
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Big Zulu gives his 14-year-old daughter a taste of studio stardom
Award-winning rapper Big Zulu is stepping into a brand-new role: proud musical dad. 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!
TimesLIVE
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Big Zulu gives update on his celebrity soccer tournament and shop
Multi award-winning rapper Big Zulu's celebrity soccer tournament is to move to a bigger venue. Big Zulu, whose real name is Siyabonga Nene, rose to fame after releasing the single Donsa Nkabi in 2016. He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 and released his debut album Ushun Wenkabi and then Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe. It is believed Big Zulu is in talks with the Moses Mabhida Stadium to host his celebrity soccer tournament in July and a source close to him suggests the talks are at an advanced stage. TshisaLIVE contacted the Inkabi Nation founder. 'We were looking at hosting this year's tournament at Moses Mabhida, but the talks haven't been concluded yet. If we get an approval that would be great for us members of the creative arts,' he said. During a recent Podcast and Chill interview with Mac G, Big Zulu alluded that he'll be venturing into the clothing business. 'The plans for opening in September are in place, as it'll be heritage month and that's also what [I'm] excited about, but just looking at getting the best location for my shop so we can get the business up and running,' Big Zulu told TshisaLIVE.
The Citizen
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Diverse mothers celebrated with some ‘fleek'
The Mother's Day Picnic hosted at the Lowveld Botanical Garden under the theme 'Doek on Fleek' saw women from all walks of life being celebrated on May 17. The aim of the event was to honour mothers and caregivers for their endless and unconditional love, care and dedication. ALSO READ: KaBokweni muso follows father's footsteps as a DJ The event's theme focused on traditional doeks (head wraps), adding a touch of cultural flair, with attendees each showcasing their personal take on the dress code. Mothers came with their families, including littles who were accommodated in a kids' entertainment section while the adults had fun. The event showcased style, culture and music featuring artists such as Big Zulu and Shandesh Lekompo. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Singer Nontokozo Mkhize to share stage with heavyweights
Rising star Nontokozo Mkhize will soon share a stage with music heavyweights. The Heavyweights Live Concert is a music experience taking place on June 14 at the Carnival City Big Top Arena. The concert will feature a top-class line-up of artists including Sjava, Big Zulu, The Soil and Nontokozo. Nontokozo is a multi award-winning gospel singer known for breaking a record by surpassing Adele's chart-topper single Easy On Me on Spotify charts with her single Esandleni. She said: 'Under the powerful theme Heavy and Bigger, I promise an unforgettable night of storytelling, soul and celebration through my live performance.' Event organiser Richard Ramudzuli said the Heavyweights Live Concert aims to celebrate the purity of live performance, offering audiences full band set-ups. 'The Heavyweights Live Concert is more than entertainment, it's a movement. Our vision with Heavy and Bigger is to bring back the essence of live music, where every instrument, every lyric and every performance tells a real story. We've curated some of the finest talents to deliver a night that will celebrate culture, emotion and true musicianship. We invite all music lovers to come and experience the magic of live storytelling through music', said Richard.
