Big Zulu
{{Short description|South African rapper and songwriter}}
{{About|the singer|other use|Big Zuu}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_name = Siyabonga Nene
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|4|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = Bergville, South Africa
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| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2003–present
| label = {{hlist| Universal Records {{small|(former)}} | Nkabi Records
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| associated_acts = Mduduzi
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Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986{{Cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2021/04/happy-birthday-big-zulu-a-look-into-big-zulus-best-selling-records/|title=Happy Birthday Big Zulu! A Look Into Big Zulu's Best Selling Records|date=7 April 2021|website=SA Hip Hop Mag}}), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter.{{Cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/60721-big-zulu-bio-age-girlfriend-arrested-songs-album-profile.html|title=Big Zulu bio age, girlfriend, arrested, songs, album, home, profile|first=Julie|last=Kwach|date=22 April 2020|website=briefly.co.za}} He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016.
He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 and Zulu released his debut album, Ushun Wenkabi (2018) and Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe (2019).
Zulu's third studio album Ichwane Lenyoka (2021), spawned three chart-topping singles "Mali Eningi", "Inhlupheko" and "Umuzi eSandton". Its lead single "Mali Eningi", was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Zulu also appeared in the television shows Isibaya, One Mic (2017-2020),{{cite web|title=One Mic {{!}} TVSA|url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/shows/viewshow.aspx?showid=5489|publisher=TVSA}} Uzalo (2020), Isithembiso, and Ushuni Womhlaba (2024).{{cite web|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/big-zulu-opens-up-the-industry-20200108|title=BIG ZULU OPENS UP THE INDUSTRY!
|first=Zama|last= Nteyi|date= 8 January 2020|work=DailySun}} His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, one South African Music Award and one Metro FM Music Awards.
== Early life ==
Siyabonga Nene was born and raised in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. He grew up listening to Maskandi and Isichathamiya music, influenced by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Phuzekemisi and Imithente.{{Cite web|url=https://savannanews.com/big-zulu-biography-age-real-name-music-girlfriend-net-worth/|title=Big Zulu Biography, Age, Real name, Music, Girlfriend, Net Worth|date=19 November 2020|website=Savanna News}}
Artistry
= Influences =
He is influenced by Maskandi and Scathamiya.{{Cite web|url=https://bashauhuru.co.za/index.php/component/k2/big-zulu|title=Basha Uhuru – Big Zulu|website=bashauhuru.co.za}} He used to live in the Vaal in a place called Palm Springs.
Career
= Career beginnings =
Zulu spent several years as a taxi driver and quit in 2008 to pursue his career in music. In 2009, just after he left taxi industry started writing songs and performing.
Four years later in 2013, Zulu contested and became the first to won Red Bull Back to the city competition.{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/winning-back-to-the-city-changed-everything-big-zulu-opens-up-about-his-journey-from-taxi-driver-to-chart-topping-musician-a30a1f5e-14af-422a-8ecf-4c65624ac532|title=Winning Back to the City changed everything! Big Zulu opens up about his journey from taxi driver to chart-topping musician|date=2024-07-16|first=Cebolethu|last=Shinga|work=Independent Online|access-date=2024-07-21}} His debut single "Donsa Nkabi" was released in 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2018-07-11-taxi-driver-actor-rappers-album-revs-up-legion-of-fans/|title=Taxi driver-actor-rapper's album revs up legion of fans|website=DispatchLIVE}}
= 2014–2019: ''Ushun Wenkabi'', ''Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe'' =
After a number of years as an independent artist, he signed a record deal with Universal Music Records in 2015 and released his debut album Ushun Wenkabi in July 2018, with singles including "Ang'mazi umama" and "Home".{{Cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/big-zulu-unleashes-new-album-ushun-wenkabi/|title=Big Zulu Unleashes New Album, Ushun Wenkabi|date=20 July 2018}}
His second studio album Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe was released in 2019,{{Cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2021/02/big-zulu-celebrates-momentous-achievement-for-sophomore-album/|title=Big Zulu Celebrates Momentous Achievement For Sophomore Album|date=5 February 2021|website=SA Hip Hop Mag}} featuring Ab Crazy, Mnqobi Yazo, FiFi Cooper, Kwesta, Caspper Nyovest, Musiholiq and Truhitz.{{Cite web|url=https://fakaza.com/download-album/album-big-zulu-ungqongqoshe-wongqongqoshe/|title=DOWNLOAD: ALBUM: Big Zulu – Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe »» Fakaza|date=13 September 2019}} The lead single "Ak'laleki" featuring Kwesta was released. In 2 August his second single "Ama Million" featuring Cassper Nyovest & Musiholiq was released and peaked No. 5 on the iTunes Chart.{{Cite web|url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/ama-million-feat-cassper-nyovest-musiholiq-big-zulu|title=Ama Million (feat. Cassper Nyovest & Musiholiq)|website=top-charts.com}}{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Has Announced The "AmaMillion" Release Date {{!}} Slikouronlife|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/16249/at-bigzulu-zn-has-announced-the-amamillion-release-date|work=Slikouronlife|date=July 30, 2019}} The song was certified platinum.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/big-zulu-hits-major-milestone-20210326|title=BIG ZULU HITS MAJOR MILESTONE!|website=DailySun}}{{cite web|title=Big Zulu's Nkabi Nation Celebrates New Certifications » Ubetoo |url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/big-zulus-nkabi-nation-celebrates-new-certifications/|website=Ubetoo}} In August 14, his third single "Vuma dlozi" featuring Mnqobi Yazo was released{{cite web|title=Big Zulu releases new single, Vuma Dlozi, featuring Mnqobi Yazo|url=https://justnje.com/big-zulu-releases-new-single-vuma-dlozi-featuring-mnqobi-yazo/|access-date =August 14, 2020|publisher=JustNje}} and certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of 50 000 copies.
The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA){{Cite web|url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/02/05/big-zulus-ungqongqoshe-wongqongqoshe-album-certified-gold/|title=Big Zulu's "Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe" album certified gold | Fakaza News|date=5 February 2021}} and earned a nomination at the South African Music Awards (SAMA26) for Best Hip Hop Album.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/and-the-sama-nominees-are-20200715|title=AND THE SAMA NOMINEES ARE...|website=DailySun}} In the same year, 2019, the album was nominated for Best Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the South African Hip Hop Awards.
He established his own record label Nkabi Records.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/big-zulu-spreads-his-love-for-his-culture-in-everything-he-does-20201117|title=Big Zulu spreads his love for his culture in everything he does|first=Bonolo|last=Sekudu|website=Drum}}
===2020–2022: Ichwane Lenyoka, Nkabi Nation===
On November 20, 2020, his single "Mali Eningi" was released featuring Intaba Yase Dubai & Ricky Rick as the album's lead single. The song debuted number 2 on Channel 0 Top 30 charts {{cite web|title=Channel O - Blaq Diamond, Mduduzi, Big Zulu Dominate — Channel O Top 30 h|url=https://channelo.dstv.com/news/blaq-diamond-mduduzi-big-zulu-dominate-channel-o-top-30|access-date=March 3, 2021|publisher=Channel 0}} and was certified double platinum.{{Cite web|url=https://fakaza.com/news/big-zulus-mali-eningi-reaches-double-platinum/|title=Big Zulu's "Mali Eningi" reaches double platinum|work=Fakaza News|date=26 March 2021}} At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, "Mali Eningi" won Best collaboration category. At the end of 2020 he was selected for the first time on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs, at the fifth place.{{cite news |last1=Tucker |first1=Mercia |title=MTV Base ranks its Hottest MCs (and new wave artists) for 2020 |url=https://theplugmag.com/mtv-base-ranks-its-hottest-mcs-and-new-wave-artists-for-2020/ |access-date=6 March 2022 |work=The Plug |date=27 January 2021 |language=en-ZA}}
Towards the end of the January 2021, he announced the working on his third studio album.{{cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/93529-big-zulu-hints-dropping-a-new-album-his-nkabi-nation.html|date=2021-01-20|first= Thando |last=Mpembe|title=Big Zulu Hints at Dropping a New Album for His 'Nkabi Nation'|work=Briefly}}{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Hints at Dropping a New Album for His 'Nkabi Nation'|url=https://briefly.co.za/93529-big-zulu-hints-dropping-a-new-album-his-nkabi-nation.html|date=2021-01-20|first= Thando |last=Mpembe|access-date=2022-09-03|work=Briefly}}{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Teases An Album Drop For The 'Nkabi Nation'|url=https://www.entertainmentsa.co.za/2021/01/21/big-zulu-teases-an-album-drop-for-the-nkabi-nation/|publisher=Entertainment South Africa|date=2021-01-21}}
On March 11, 2021, he released a single "Inhlupheko" featuring Mduduzi Ncube as the second single.{{cite web|access-date=January 14, 2022|date=March 18, 2021|publisher=Independent Online|title=Big Zulu goes from Imali Eningi to Inhlupheko|url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/the-star/news/big-zulu-goes-from-imali-eningi-to-inhlupheko-e2785fbf-d763-4939-adf9-3eb92a1a302f}} The song peaked at number one on the South African iTunes charts and reach number 4 on Shazam charts.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu's New Epic Single 'Inhlupheko' Hits Number 1 on iTunes |url=https://briefly.co.za/amp/97047-big-zulus-new-epic-single-inhlupheko-hits-number-1-itunes.html|language=en|website=Briefly|last=Mxolisi Mngadi|date=24 March 2021}}
On 3 July 2021, he announced a new single titled "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu on Twitter.{{cite web|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/big-zulu-to-release-umuzi-esandton-featuring-lwah-ndlunkulu-this-friday/|website=Ubetoo|title=Big Zulu To Release 'Umuzi ESandton' Featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu This Friday.|first=John|last= Jabulani|date= 7 July 2021}} The song was released on 9 July 2021;{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Releases "Umuzi Esandton" (Feat. Lwah The Ndlunkulu) {{!}} Slikouronlife |url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/19914/at-bigzulu-zn-releases-umuziesandton-feat-at-lwahthe|date=9 July 2021|website =Slikouronlife}} It was featured on his album Ichwane Lenyoka, which was released on 3 September 2021.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu's 'Ichwane Lenyoka' Album Drops On The 3rd Of September And Here's What You Need To Know {{!}} Slikouronlife|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/20164/at-bigzulu-zns-ichwanelenyoka-album-drops-on-the-3rd-of-september-and-heres-what-you-need-to-know|first=Theo|last=Manjo|date=16 August 2021|work=Slikouronlife}} The single "Umuzi eSandton" reached number one on Shazam charts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.shazam.com/charts/top-50/south-africa/cape-town|title = Shazam}}
On September 13, 2021, he performed on season 14 on Idols South Africa.{{cite web|title=Watch Makhadzi, Mthandazo Gatya, Big Zulu, Pabi Cooper & Boohle Perform On Idols SA|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/watch-makhadzi-mthandazo-gatya-big-zulu-pabi-cooper-boohle-perform-on-idols-sa/|work=Ubetoo|first=John|last= Israel A|date=13 September 2021}} Zulu won seven awards includes; Album of the Year, Song of the Year ("Mali Eningi"), Best Music Video, Best Male and Ubuntu Activism Award, Best Collaboration, and Best Digital Sales at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu wins big at SA Hip Hop Awards - Sunday World|url=https://sundayworld.co.za/news/big-zulu-wins-big-at-sa-hip-hop-awards/| publisher=Sunday World| access-date=2021-12-12| date=2021-12-11| first=Anelisa |last=Sibanda}} At the end of 2021 he was selected again on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs, climbing to the second place.{{cite news |last1=Shumba |first1=Ano |title=SA: MTV Base announces Hottest MCs of 2021 |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-mtv-base-announces-hottest-mcs-2021 |access-date=6 March 2022 |work=Music In Africa |date=7 December 2021 |language=en}}
"iVolovolo" featuring Xowla was released on February 11, 2022. The song debuted number one in South Africa.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu thanks 'Nkabi Nation' as his song tops the charts|access-date =2022-06-24|
publisher=TimesLIVE|date=2022-02-27|first=Constance|last=Gaanakgomo|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2022-02-27-big-zulu-thanks-nkabi-nation-as-his-song-tops-the-charts/}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/big-zulu-mocks-sa-rappers-following-his-chart-topping-reign/|title=Big Zulu Mocks SA Rappers Following His Chart-Topping Reign| date=2022-06-11|work=Ubetoo|first=John |last=Jabulani}}
"Voicemail" by Big Zulu Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as album's lead single on June 24, 2022.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Releases "Voicemail" Single featuring Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli & Xowla|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/22066/at-bigzulu-zn-releases-voicemail-single-feat-at-mduduzi-ncube1-at-lwah-ndlunkulu-siya-ntuli-at-xowladowntown|date=2022-06-24|work=Slikour On Life|access-date=2022-09-03}} The song was certified Gold and reached number one in South Africa.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Reacts To "Voicemail" Reaching #1 On Apple Music| access-date =2022-09-02|first=Clive|last=Banda|date=2022-06-24|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2022/06/big-zulu-reacts-to-voicemail-reaching-1-on-apple-music/|work=South Africa Hip Hop Magazine}}{{cite web|title=Big Zulu excitedly announced the success of his songs and album|first=Nelly|last=Mhlanga |access-date=2022-09-03|date=2022-09-02|url=https://zambianews365.com/big-zulu-excitedly-a/?amp|work=Zambia News365}}
Zulu released "150 Bars (Ke hip hop Dawg)" on August 20, 2022. The song entered Local Top 10 Radio charts at number 7.{{cite web|title=The Top 10 features 2 new entries|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/the-top-10-features-2-new-entries/|access-date=2024-07-28|work=The Official South African Charts}}
Zulu announced albums release date and final track listing on Instagram, released on September 09, 2022.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Shares ‘Nkabi Nation’ Album Tracklist Building Up To Imminent Release|first=Clive|last= Banda|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2022/09/big-zulu-shares-nkabi-nation-album-tracklist-building-up-to-imminent-release/| access-date=2022-08-06|work=South African Hip Hop Magazine|date=2022-08-06}}
"Dear My Love" featuring K.O, Xowla and Siya Ntuli is a single by Big Zulu released on November 25, 2022.
= 2023-present: Inkabi Zezwe, ''Ukhamba'', ''Ngises' Congweni''=
On March 17, 2023, Big Zulu and Sjava announced the working on their joint album Ukhamba as duo Inkabi Zezwe. "Umbayimbayi" was released on March 24, 2023 as album's lead single.{{Cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2023/03/sjava-big-zulu-gear-up-to-release-a-joint-music-project/|title=Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project|first=Clive|last=Banda|date=18 March 2023|website=SA Hip Hop Mag}} The song debuted number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.{{Cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/entertainment/music/156269-big-zulu-sjas-hit-song-umbayimbayi-charts-number-1-spotify-apple-music/|title="Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify|first=Sinazo|last=Tshambuluka|date=28 March 2023|website=Briefly}} The song was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa.{{Cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/24145/big-zulu-sjavas-umbayimbayi-hits-gold-status-in-sa|title=Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA|website=slikouronlife.co.za}}{{Cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/24176/inkabi-zezwes-umbayimbayi-certified-platinum|title=Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum|website=slikouronlife.co.za}}{{Cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2023/07/big-zulu-x-sjavas-umbayimbayi-goes-triple-platinum/|title=Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum|first=Clive|last=Banda|date=18 July 2023|website=SA Hip Hop Mag}}
On April 1, Zulu announced Inkabi Zezwe Tour that ran from June until September 2023.
The album was released on May 12, 2023. It debuted number one in two countries South Africa and Eswatini consecutively. {{Cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/144231/|title=Big Zulu and Sjava's album tops streaming platforms|first=Johana|last=Mukandila|date=17 May 2023}}
Towards the end of January 2024, Zulu announced the working on his fourth studio album and albums lead single "Awufuni Ukung' Qoma". Ngises' Congweni was released on March 27, 2023.{{Cite web|work=Ubetoo|access-date=2024-03-21|first=John|last= Jabulani|title=Big Zulu Announces Release Date For Next Album “Ngises’ Congweni” |url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/big-zulu-announces-release-date-for-next-album-ngises-congweni/}}{{Cite web|access-date=2024-03-21|title=Big Zulu announces new album drop date {{! }} Bona Magazine |work=Bona Magazine|url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/big-zulu-announces-new-album-drop-date/|first=Silindokuhle|last=Booi}}{{Cite web|access-date=2024-03-21|title=Big Zulu's new album to be released this month {{! }} Network News |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lifestyle/2024/03/19/big-zulu-announces-new-album-drop-date/?amp=1|work=Citizen}}{{cite news|url=https://www.enca.com/videos/big-zulu-back-new-album |publisher=eNCA|access-date=2024-06-10|language=en-ZA|location=South Africa|title=BIG ZULU BACK WITH NEW ALBUM|date=2024-04-13}}
= Television =
In June 2024, Zulu joined talent search show Ushuni Womhlaba, as a judge premiered on SABC 1 on 7 July.{{Cite web|url=https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/a-new-talent-search-show-to-air-on-sabc-1-20240618|work=Drum|url-access=subscription|access-date=2024-07-08|title=A new talent search show to air on SABC 1|date=18 June 2024}}
=Other ventures=
In 2019, Zulu founded the record label Inkabi Records.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/articles/big-zulus-inkabi-records-here-is-what-we-know/|title=Big Zulu's Inkabi Records, Here Is What We Know » Ubetoo|date=8 July 2020|website=Ubetoo}} Zulu has since signed Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Xowla and Siya Ntuli.{{Cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/theradar-have-you-met-inkabi-records-latest-signee-mduduzi-ncube/|title=#TheRadar: Have You Met Inkabi Records Latest Signee, Mduduzi Ncube?|date=25 January 2021}}
On September 21, 2021, Zulu started charity and donated with laptops and printers to Obonjaneni Primary School.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu Donates Laptops and Printers to Local School: "I Do It Out of Love |url=https://briefly.co.za/109953-big-zulu-donates-laptops-local-school-i-love.html|website=Briefly.co.za|first=Sibusisiwe|last=Lwandle|access-date=23 September 2021}}
As of August 2020, he partnered with Spitz as the ambassador of Carvela.{{cite web|title=Big Zulu partners with Spitz|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/big-zulu-partners-with-spitz-20200801|first=Zama|last= Nteyi|date=1 August 2020|work=Daily SUN}}{{cite web|title=Big Zulu partners with Carvella as brand ambassador|url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/lifestyle/style-beauty/fashion/big-zulu-partners-with-carvella-as-brand-ambassador-ada31beb-8cfa-462d-8a34-ab249133f3e7|first=Thobile |last=Mazibuko |access-date=August 4, 2020|work=Independent Online }}
Discography
= Studio albums =
- Ushun Wenkabi (2018)
- Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe (2019)
- Ichwane Lenyoka (2021){{Cite web|url=https://afrobeat.co.za/download-mp3-music/album-big-zulu-ichwane-lenyoka/|title=ALBUM: Big Zulu Ichwane Lenyoka|date=2 September 2021|website=Afrobeat ZA}}
- Ngises' Congweni (2024)
- Icala Le Mpumelelo (2025)
= Collaborative albums =
- Inkabi Nation (2022)
- Ukhamba (2023)
=As lead artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "AmaMillion" featuring Musiholiq, Cassper Nyovest
| 2019 | | rowspan="2"|Ngqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe |
| scope="row"|"Vuma Dlozi" featuring Mnqobi Yazo
|2020 | |
| scope="row" | "Mali Eningi" featuring Ntaba Yase Dubai, Ricky Rick
| rowspan="3"| 2021 | 2 | 2× Platinum | rowspan="4"| Ichwane Lenyoka |
| scope="row" | "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu
| — | Platinum |
| scope="row" | "Inhlupheko" featuring Mduduzi Ncube
| 1 |Platinum |
| scope="row"|"iVolovolo" featuring Xowla
| 2022 | — | Platinum |
| scope="row"|"Dear My Love" featuring Xowla, K.O and Siya Ntuli
|2022 |— | |{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row"| "Awufuni Ukung' Qoma"
|rowspan=3|2024 |— | | Ngises' Congweni |
| scope="row" | "200 Bars"
|— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Ay Ka'Ncane" (Big Zulu, Tony Dayimane)
|— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Amacala Othando" (Big Zulu, Azana, Malungelo)
|rowspan=2|2025 |— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Abazazi Bafunani" (featuring Emtee)
| |Icala Le Mpumelelo |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
=As featured artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "Isigingci" (Mduduzi featuring Big Zulu)
|2020 | — | |Isitimela |
| scope="row" |"Alusafani" (Qwabe Twins featuring Big Zulu, Mduduzi, Xowla)
|rowspan=2|2021 | — | | |
| scope="row" |"Qoma" (Blaq Diamond featuring Siya Ntuli, Big Zulu)
| — |RiSA: Platinum{{Cite certification|region=South Africa|access-date=5 July 2023}} |Zulu Romance |
| scope="row" | "Amalobolo" (Nomfundo Moh featuring Big Zulu)
|2023 | — | |Ugcobo |
| scope="row" | "Beng' dakiwe (Xowla featuring Big Zulu, DJ Tira)
|rowspan=2|2023 | — | |{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "My Ex" (Big Xhosa featuring Big Zulu)
| — | |{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"Mfazi Wephepha" (Nkosazana Daughter, Master Kg featuring Big Zulu, Zee Nxumalo)
|2024 | |Makhelwane |