Babes Wodumo

Bongekile Simelane (born March 25, 1994), better known as Babes Wodumo is a South African gqom artist and choreographer.[1] 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.[2] She appeared on Black Panther: The Album on a song called "Redemption".[2] In 2017, Wodumo was nominated for the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa.[3] In July 2020, she released her second album Idando Kazi.[4]

Babes Wodumo
Born
Bongekile Simelane

(1994-03-25) March 25, 1994
Durban, South Africa
Other namesGqom Queen
Occupation
  • Singer
  • Choreographer
  • Dancer
Years active2016–present
Home townLamontville, Durban
Partner(s)Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo
Parent(s)
  • Welcome Simelane (father)

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.[5] 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.[4]

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.

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 and Khuzani.

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.

List of studio albums
Title Album details
Gqom Queen Vol.1[6]
Indando Kazi[4]

Singles
ArtistFeaturingTitle
Babes Wodumofeaturing Mampintsha and SkllizeLamont
Babes Wodumofeaturing Mampintsha, TNS and SkillzAbadala
Babes Wodumofeaturing Rhythm Soundz, Dladla Mshunqisi and TipceeAngeke
Babes Wodumofeaturing Mampintsha and Worst BehaviorCorona
Babes Wodumofeaturing Mampintsha and DregaDankie Jack
Babes Wodumofeaturing Mampintsha, Madanon and DregaIntombi Yesgebengu
Babes Wodumofeaturing Mampintsha, RockBoy, Cultivated Soulz and Sizwe MdlaloseIzitha
Babes Wodumofeat. Native Life, Madanon and MampintshaLevels
Babes Wodumofeaturing Drega and Sizwe MdlalosMaTen Ten
Babes Wodumofeaturing RockBoy, Madanon and BenzyUmzimba
Babes Wodumofeaturing RockBoy, Madanon and BenzyUmzimba
Babes Wodumofeaturing RockBoy, Madanon and BenzyUmzimba
Babes Wodumofeaturing Newlandz FinestUngangyeki

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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 Song Of The Year) 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
Female Artist Of The Year Herself Nominated
MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 Song Of The Year 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
2017MTV EMA Herself Best African Act Nominated
All African Music Awards 2018 Herself Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa Nominated
South African Gqom Awards 2019 Ka Dazz Song Of The Year Nominated
Herself Best Female Won
Ka Dazz Best Music Video Nominated
Ka Dazz Best Music Video Director Nominated
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References
  1. Orkant-Wena Wodumo Entertainment-celebrities/1251888/8-things-to-know-about-babes-wodumo/ 8 things to know about Babes Wodumo Tshepiso Makhele
  2. 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
  3. 2017 BET Awards Billboard
  4. "Babes drops new album, fans unimpressed with Mampintsha feature". IOL South Africa. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  5. Mampintsha arrested for alleged assault of Babes Wodumo on iol.co.za
  6. "Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 Album by Babes Wodumo | MyMuze". My Muze. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
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