Stories By Siphesihle Dlamini
Eswatini’s Zee Nxumalo keeps on winning and this time, the viral Amapiano hit, ‘Funk 55’ by DBN Gogo, Shakes & Les and Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka RSA and Chley has officially reached 5x platinum status.
In a recent post, photographer Henry Wockstar captured Zee Nxumalo triumphing over the accolade as he proudly shows off the platinum plaque next to Uncle Waffles. ‘Funk 55’ dropped on December 1 last year and has received critical acclaim upon its release.
The acclaimed hit has garnered over 9 million streams on Spotify and 5.1 million streams on YouTube to date.
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Zandile Nxumalo, affectionately known as Zee Nxumalo, is a rising star in the South African music industry.
Born in Eswatini, she has embraced Johannesburg as her second home, earning the endearing nickname of a ‘Jozi baby.’ Zee’s vibrant personality, combined with her exceptional musical abilities, has endeared her to fans and critics alike.
Recently, Zee Nxumalo joined forces with Punchline Media, an esteemed independent record label, to embark on her solo career.
This partnership has provided her with a platform to showcase her immense talent and catapult her into the spotlight.
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Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Kelly Khumalo, The Soil, and the late Brenda Fassie, Zee has crafted a unique musical identity for herself.
In 2022, Zee released a captivating six-track project titled ‘KwaNxumalo.’ This project follows the success of her single ‘Hamba’ in May, which received widespread acclaim.
Produced by the talented Profound, who recently collaborated with Khuli Chana on his latest single ‘Take Care,’ ‘KwaNxumalo’ offered listeners a glimpse into the multi-faceted themes that shape Zee Nxumalo’s life.
