Zee Nxumalo

Zandile Nxumalo (born 6 January 2003 ) professionally known as Zee Nxumalo, is a Swazi-South African singer and songwriter. Her single "Funk 55", released in 2023, catapulted her to mainstream success and was certified 5× Platinum in South Africa.

Early life Zandile Nxumalo was born on 6 January 2003 in Eswatini. Her family relocated to Alexandra, Johannesburg where she spent her childhood. "Funk 55" by Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo and Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka RSA and Chley was released on 1 December 2023. It debuted at No. 2 on the Local Streaming Chart Top 10. Her single Thula Mabota with Pabi Cooper and 031choppa, featuring Shakes & Les. was released on 29 March 2024. It was certified platinum in South Africa.

She also appeared on Ama Gear with Dlala Thukzin and Funky QLA, featuring MK Productions, released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted at number 5 on the Local Streaming Top 10. "Malume" with Djy Biza and 031 Choppa, featuring Springle and DJ Tira, was released on October 26, 2024, as the lead single.

Singles

As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Siyajola" 2022—KwaNxumalo "Hamba" — "Sobabili" (Zee Nxumalo, Profound, MFR Souls)2023—KwaNxumalo (Deluxe) " Funk 55" (Shake & Les, DBN Gogo, Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka RSA, Chley)15× Platinum Funk Series "Uyang'user" (Tranquillo, Zee Nxumalo, Khanyisa featuring Chley & Rif effect)2024 — "Thula Mabota" (Zee Nxumalo, Pabi Cooper, 031choppa featuring Shakes & Les)Platinum "Chengu Shesha" (DJ Tshegu, Leemckrazy, Zee Nxumalo featuring Al Xapo, Vyno Keys & QuayR Musiq) — "Abantu" (Piano City, Marlode & Owams, Zee Nxumalo featuring Leemckrazy, FLUXX) — "Ama Gear (Edit)" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo featuring MK Productions)5 "Ngisakuthanda" (featuring PYY Log Drum King, Dj Tearz, Dr Thulz) 1 RiSA: 3× platinumInja Ye Game "Malume" (Zee Nxumalo, Djy Biza, 031 Choppa featuring Springle, DJ Tira) — "Inja Ye Game" — "THE GRIMACE SHAKE" (Grimace, Zee Nxumalo) — "Yonke Into" (Reece Madlisa, Zee Nxumalo & M00tion)2025_Everything Is On Me"Balele" (Sjavasdadeejay, DJ Maphorisa & Zee Nxumalo featuring Xduppy, Madumane & Dutch)_Non-album single"Ngisakuthanda [3-step Remix]" (Dr Thulz, Zee Nxumalo & TBO)_Non-album single"Ngisakuthanda (Edit)" (Zee Nxumalo, TBO & PYY Drum Log King)Non-album single"Imnandi" (N.I.D Muziq, Zee Nxumalo & RIVALZ)_Non-album

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA"Hai Kabi" (Jovislash featuring Zee Nxumalo)2022—"Jabula" (ProSiRa featuring Zee Nxumalo)—"Asim'bonanga" (DJ Stresser Given Kanu, Finomol featuring Zee Nxumalo, Thatohatsi Vocals, Jaz & Csqo)2023—"SHAYIMOTO" (Zulu Makhathini featuring Zee Nxumalo)—"SHAYIMOTO 2.0" (Zulu Makhathini featuring Zee Nxumalo, PRVIS3, Kweyama Brothers, Triple X Da Ghost) —"Inkululeko" (DJ Tira, Heavy-K featuring Makhadzi, Zee Nxumalo, Afro Brothers)2024— "Rise" (Faizal featuring The Real Prechly, Dj Guti BPM, Tega Boi DC, Berri-Tiga, Carterefe, Hotkid, Poco Lee, Goldie, Zee Nxumalo)—"FOMO" (GildMax, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla featuring Zee Nxumalo, Beast Rsa)—"Propella" (Faizal featuring The Real Prechly, Dj Guti BPM, Tega Boi DC, Berri-Tiga, Carterefe, Zee Nxumalo, Poco Lee, Ggoldie, Hotkid) —"Pholoba" (Danger Flex featuring Zee Nxumalo, Dj Mpiczah) —"Abo Gogo" (Ziibeats, 031choppa, Shakes & Les featuring Zee Nxumalo) —"Rockstar" (Bjørn Vidø featuring Zee Nxumalo, Mac J) —"Mfazi Wephepha" (Nkosazana Daughter, Master KG featuring Big Zulu, Zee Nxumalo) 4 Makhelwane "Life Of The Party" (Nasty C, Lekaa Beats, Daliwonga featuring Zee Nxumalo, Yumbs) —Confuse The Enemy "Iskhathi" (Danger flex featuring Zee Nxumalo, Msongi, Ama Grootman, SeeZus Beats)— "Samba Sonke 2.0" (Karabo Small, Noxx, Tyler ICU featuring Zee Nxumalo, Kailey Botman, Tyrone Dee, AI Xapo) — "Amabomu" (DJ Maphorisa & Xduppy featuring Daliwonga, Zee Nxumalo, CowBoii & Blxckie)2025_Rough Dance"Hlangene" (DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Zee Nxumalo featuring Daliwonga)_Rough Dance "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography Extended plays KwaNxumalo (2022) Inja Ye Game (2024) Izinja Zam (Vol.1) [with Dlala Thukzin] (2026) Guest appearances TitleYearOther artist(s)Album"Life of the Party" 2024 Leeka Beats, Nasty C, Daliwonga, YumbsConfuse The Enemy

Awards and nominations Basadi in Music Awards 2024 "Thula Mabota"

Sofnfree Artist of the Year Song of the Year Music Video of the Year

Amapiano Artist of the Year

Artist of the Year Best Styled Artist of the Year

Collaboration of the Year Metro FM Music Awards 2025

Best Kwaito/Gqom South African Dance Music Awards 2024 Herself Best Female Vocalist SAMA's 2024 "Funk 55" Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year