Babes Wodumo
Babes Wodumo | |
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| Born | Bongekile Simelane March 26, 1994 Durban, South Africa |
| Other names | Gqom Queen |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Spouse(s) | Mampintsha (m. 2020) |
| Children | 1 |
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Bongekile Simelane (born March 26, 1994), better known as Babes Wodumo is a South African gqom artist and choreographer.[2] She rose to fame following the release of her breakthrough song "Wololo", in 2016. The song later appeared on her debut studio album, Gqom Queen, released in late 2016.[3]
Babes Wodumo is a part of the music connoisseurs who were pivotal in influencing the genre's international acclaim included the likes of South African rapper Okmalumkoolkat, Italian record label Gqom Oh owner, Malumqawz Kole[4] inclusive of music taste-makeraand public relations liaison, Cherish Lala Mankai[4] and Afrotainment record label owner DJ Tira. She appeared on Black Panther: The Album on a song called "Redemption".[3] In 2017, Wodumo was nominated for the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa.[5] In July 2020, she released her second album Idando Kazi.[6]
Life and career[]
1994-2013: Early childhood[]
Bongekile Simelane was born on March 25, 1994, Lamontville, Chatsworth.
2014-2020: Career beginnings[]
She released her first song titled "Desha" produced by Sir Bubzin, In 2014.
2017-2019: Black Panther[]
Her album created her the opportunity to feature on the Black Panther album by Kendrick Lamar.
2020-present: Idando Kazi[]
On 24 July 2020, she released her second studio album Idando Kazi,[7] features Mampintsha, Skillz, T.N.S, Worst Behavior and many others.[8]The "eLamont" was released as the lead single of the album features Mampintsha and Skillz debuted at number 3 on South African iTunes charts.
At 27th South African Music Awards Idando Kazi received a nominations. In 2021 she and his husband launched their reality show Uthando Lodumo which airs on Showmax.[9]
Personal life[]
Domestic violence case[]
On 3 March 2019, reports surfaced that Wodumo's boyfriend and manager Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo had physically assaulted her. Wodumo broadcast the incident on Instagram Live. Mampintsha was arrested on suspicion of assault.[10] Even though the relationship between the two had appeared to be over, both parties agreed to counselling and reconciled and are on good terms, with Mampintsha appearing on her second album Idando Kazi.[6]
Marriage and children[]
Babes Wodumo married Mandla Maphumulo in 2020. In 2021 they had their first child, even though Babes' parents didn't know. They had a reality show, "uthando lodumo," which premiered on Showmax channel (495)
SAMAs[]
In 2017, Wodumo was the most nominated artist at the 23rd South African Music Awards. However, she did not win any award, and this led to an altercation after the singer accused the personnel from the SAMA 23 of buying awards.[11]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
In 2016, Babes released her breakthrough album where she featured Mampintsha in all the songs on the project. The album also features Nigerian superstar D'banj, Madanon, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Sox, Sparks Wabantwana, Scoop, Kholwane, Khuzani, Danger & DJ Tira
In July 2020, she released her second project, titled Indando Kazi, where she featured mostly Mampintsha on 10 out of the 13 tracks. Other artists include RockBoy, Cultivated Soulz & Sizwe Mdlalose, Rhythm Soundz, Dladla Mshunqisi, and Tipcee, among others.
| Title | Album details | Certification |
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| Gqom Queen Vol.1[12] |
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RiSA: Gold |
| Indando Kazi[6] |
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Singles[]
| Artist | Featuring | Title |
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| Babes Wodumo | featuring Mampintsha and Sklliz | eLamont |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Mampintsha, TNS and Skillz | Abadala |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Rhythm Soundz, Dladla Mshunqisi and Tipcee | Angeke |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Mampintsha and Worst Behavior | Corona |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Mampintsha and Drega | Dankie Jack |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Mampintsha, Madanon and Drega | Intombi Yesgebengu |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Mampintsha, RockBoy, Cultivated Soulz and Sizwe Mdlalose | Izitha |
| Babes Wodumo | feat. Native Life, Madanon and Mampintsha | Levels |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Drega and Sizwe Mdlalos | MaTen Ten |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring RockBoy, Madanon and Benzy | Umzimba |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring RockBoy, Madanon and Benzy | Umzimba |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring RockBoy, Madanon and Benzy | Umzimba |
| Babes Wodumo | featuring Newlandz Finest | Ungangyeki |
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Metro FM Music Awards | Gqom Queen Vol.1 | Best Dance Album | Nominated |
| Gqom Queen Vol.1 | Best Female Album | Nominated | |
| Wololo (feat. Mampintsha & Distruction Boyz | ) | Nominated | |
| 23rd South African Music Awards | Herself | Newcomer Of The Year | Nominated |
| Female Artist Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| Wololo (feat. Mampintsha & Distruction Boyz) | Record Of The Year | Nominated | |
| Gqom Queen Vol.1 | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Herself | Nominated | ||
| MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 | Wololo (feat. Mampintsha and Distruction Boyz) | Nominated | |
| BET Awards 2017 | Herself | Best International Act: Africa | Nominated |
| Dance Music Awards 2017 | Gqom Queen Vol.1 | Best Dance Female Artist | Won |
| Herself | Best African Act | Nominated | |
| Herself | Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa | Nominated | |
| Ka Dazz | Song Of The Year | Nominated | |
| Herself | Best Female | Won | |
| Ka Dazz | Best Music Video | Nominated | |
| Ka Dazz | Best Music Video Director | Nominated | |
| 27th South African Music Awards | Idando Kazi | Best Gqom Album | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ "Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha tie the knot in traditional wedding". Independent Online.
- ^ Orkant-Wena Wodumo Entertainment-celebrities/1251888/8-things-to-know-about-babes-wodumo/ 8 things to know about Babes Wodumo Tshepiso Makhele
- ^ Jump up to: a b Babes Wodumo on Her Appearance for 'Black Panther: The Album': 'I'm So Happy. It's Such a Privilege' billboard.com Sowmya Krishnamurthy, 2/20/2018
- ^ Jump up to: a b Weichenrieder, Philipp (19 April 2016). "Gqom-Musik aus Südafrika". Taz.de.
- ^ 2017 BET Awards Billboard
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Babes drops new album, fans unimpressed with Mampintsha feature". IOL South Africa. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Babes Wodumo opens up about her new album 'Idando Kazi' | The Citizen". The Citizen. 27 July 2020.
- ^ Ntsinde, Mandisa (24 July 2020). "Babes Wodumo Returns To Music With New Album Titled "Idando Kazi"". Zkhiphani.
- ^ Seemela, Masego (30 June 2021). "Uthando Lodumo': Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha's reality series a hit with viewers". Sowetan LIVE.
- ^ Mampintsha arrested for alleged assault of Babes Wodumo on iol.co.za
- ^ "West Ink apologises for Samas "outburst"".
- ^ "Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 Album by Babes Wodumo | MyMuze". My Muze. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
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