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Big Zulu Biography, Real Name, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Clothing, Lifestyle & Contact Details
Thato Siyabonga25 April 2023

Basic Information
Stage Name:Big Zulu
Real Name:Siyabonga Nene
Occupation:Rapper, Songwriter, Actor
Date Of Birth/Age:07 April, 1987 (36 Years Old)
Place of Birth:Bergville, South Africa
Gender:Male
Nationality:South AfricanMarital
Status:In A Relationship
Education:Unknown
Biography
Siyabonga Nene, popularly known as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and actor. He rose to recognition in 2016 following the release of his first hit, “Donsa Nkabi”. Big Zulu is also known for his roles in the TV series, Isibaya, One Mic and Uzalo. In 2020, he released the critically acclaimed hit song “Mali Eningi”, featuring Award-winning South African rapper Riky Rick and Intaba Yase Dubai.
Age
Siyabonga Nene was born on the 7th day of April 1987 in Bergville, South Africa. He celebrated his 34th birthday in April 2021.

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Early Life & Career
Siyabonga Nene grew up listening to Maskandi and Isichathamiya music. In addition, he was influenced by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Phuzekemizi and Imithente. Before attaining recognition, he worked as a Taxi driver.
He signed his first major music contract in 2015 with Universal Music. Zulu’s debut album “Ushun Wenkabi” was released in 2018. The album spawned the platinum-selling single “Vuma Dlozi”. His second album, “Ungqongqoshe Woongqongqoshe”, was released in 2019. The album contains the chart-topping single, “Ama Million”, which peaked at number 5 on the iTunes chart. The album also earned a South African Music Award nomination in 2020. He followed it with another chart-topper, “Mali Eningi”, which features SA rapper Riky Rick & Intaba Yase Dubai. The song has been certified 2 times platinum.
Big Zulu founded the label Inkabi Records. The label signed South African singer Mduduzi Ncube.
Wife
Big Zulu is in a relationship with Lebogang Makenete. The two have dated for years, and their relationship has been plagued with a lot of drama. The couple is blessed with a daughter. They have also been rumoured to fight a lot. In 2018, Big Zulu was arrested for allegedly assaulting Makenenete, which resulted in a separation. While they were apart, Zulu had an affair with popular PR guru, Bulelwa Nazo, which led to the birth of his second child, a boy, Shaka.

Net Worth
The exact estimate of Siyabonga Nene, a.k.a. Big Zulu’s net worth, is unknown to the general public. Zulu has found success in the music industry, in television (as an actor), and as an ambassador for top Fashion brands. This proves that he would be worth good money. Most sites estimate his worth to be between $500k to $1.5m. This is yet to be confirmed by Big Zulu or his team.
Clothing
Big Zulu is known to be an ambassador for top clothing brands Brentwood and Carvella. Speaking at Brentwood’s 20th anniversary in 2020, he revealed that his father motivated his love for the brand. He also revealed that it was considered stylish while he worked as a Taxi driver many years back. Big Zulu is popularly for his expensive and sophisticated outfits.

Lifestyle
Big Zulu is one of South Africa’s most admired rappers mostly because of his style and taste. He is the ideal brand ambassador. Zulu is known for his signature swag, his expensive dress sense, dreadlocks, and gold chains. However, he has opened up about wearing only expensive clothing (which are also imported from abroad). He is regarded by his fans as “Inkabi (Assassin)”, while his fans are called “Inkabi Nation”.
Contact Details
Big Zulu is active across several social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Fans looking to connect with Zulu can follow him on these platforms on Twitter, on Instagram, and BigZuluSA on Facebook. You can also send an email to [email protected].
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Thapelo Amad Biography: Age, Wife, Qualifications, Parents, Education & Children
John Jabulani25 April 2023

Table of Contents
Basic Information
Biography
Age
Wife
Qualifications
Mayoralty;
Parents
Education
Children
Basic Information
Stage Name:Thapelo AmadReal Name:Thapelo AmadOccupation:Politician, ImamDate Of Birth/Age:(1981 or 1982)Place of Birth:Soweto, Gauteng, South AfricaGender:MaleNationality:South AfricanMarital Status:Education:National School of Government
Biography
Thapelo Amad is a South African politician and imam. He is a member of the Johannesburg City Council and is affiliated with the Islamist party, Al Jama-ah. On 27 January 2023, Amad was elected interim mayor of Johannesburg with the support of the African National Congress following a vote of no-confidence for his predecessor Mpho Phalatse. With the support of the ruling party, ANC, and a higher number of votes, he became mayor. Amad has been the face of his Al Jama-ah’s mayoral candidacy since 2019. He carried out various legislative duties in the municipality of Johannesburg.
Age
The exact age of Thapelo Amad is unknown to the public. The only information about that is that he was born in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa, either in 1981 or 1982. The full birthdate is unknown.
Wife
There is no information about Thapelo Amad’s wife. It is unknown if he is married because he has kept his private life away from the public.
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Qualifications
Amad has a BA in Islamic Studies, an NQF Level 4 qualification in Entrepreneurship, and an NQF Level 5 qualification in Gender Mainstreaming in Public Service. He has a Certificate of Competence (in View).
He was Al Jama-ah’s mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg, the MMC for Development Planning, the Regional political party leader, and the chief whip in Johannesburg. He is also the Chairperson of Johannesburg’s Section 79 oversight portfolio committee on governance.
Thapelo Amad is an Imam.
Picture: Timothy Bernard African News Agency (ANA)
Mayoralty;
On 26 January 2023, Mpho Phalatse was voted out as Mayor of Johannesburg in a motion of no confidence. Since Thapelo Amad was supported by the ANC, the largest party in the council, and its coalition partners, it was revealed that he would likely succeed her.
In a statement, the ANC said that Amad would serve as an interim mayor of Johannesburg until the party finalizes a coalition agreement with the Economic Freedom Fighters, the kingmakers in the council. On January 28, during the council meeting, Thapelo Amad, Mpho Phalatse, and ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni were all nominated for mayor. Al Jama-ah’s Amad was officially elected mayor with 138 votes. Phalatse came in second with 81 votes, while Ngobeni got 46 votes.
With the support of the African National Congress, Amad became the first Muslim Mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest metropolis.
In his acceptance speech, Amad said he was “humbled” to be voted into the position. He also promised to fix the financial crisis that was facing Johannesburg and to make sure that service providers were paid for their work. He also pledged to create jobs for the residents of the city.
Concerning the electricity crisis, he said,
“This means that energy security should be one of the key priorities. This means that we will look beyond Eskom in order to guarantee energy security for our people and businesses, and we will be seized with efforts to find electricity from other sources, including renewables,”
Parents
The only information about Thapelo Amad’s parents is that they are Muslims. There is nothing about them online.
Education
Thapelo Amad earned a BA in Islamic Studies and an NQF Level 4 qualification in entrepreneurship. He also attended the National School of Government, where he obtained an NQF Level 5 qualification in gender mainstreaming in public service. He is currently studying for a Certificate of Competence through the South African Local Government Association. Amad is a part of the ASRI Future Leaders fellowship.
Children
There is no information available about Thapelo Amad’s children. He has kept details about his private life away from the public.
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Big Zulu Wins First Boxing Match, Dismisses Defeat Predictions Against Cassper Nyovest
John Jabulani24 April 2023

Big Zulu, a South African rapper coming off a knockout victory in his boxing debut, has dismissed predictions that he will lose a future battle against fellow rapper Cassper Nyovest. Big Zulu won his first-round match against Brian Dings on Sunday at Craigh Hall Park in Randburg.
The Inkabi Records boss tweeted footage of the fight in which he knocked out his opponent. Despite Imali Eningi’s happiness with his performance, some fans doubted his boxing abilities. One fan warned Big Zulu that if he fought as he did on Sunday, he would lose to Cassper.
First Round Knock Out🥇🦍bekumele pic.twitter.com/RFgftXkiup
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“First Round Knock Out🥇🦍bekumele”
