Babes Wodumo
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Babes Wodumo | |
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| Born | Bongekile Simelane March 25, 1994 |
| Other names | Gqom Queen • Babes Wodumo |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Partner | Mampintsha |
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Bongekile Simelane (born March 25, 1994) is a South African gqom artist and choreographer.[1] She rose to fame following the release of her breakthrough song "Wololo", in 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]
Early life
Music career
Her first studio album,Gqom Queen,was released in late 2016.
Domestic violence case
On 3 March 2019, reports surfaced that then-boyfriend and manager Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo had physically assaulted her. Gqom artist Bongekile "Babes Wodumo" broadcast the beating on Instagram live. Mampintsha was arrested on suspicion of assault.[4] Even though the relationship between the two had appeared to be over, both parties agreed to counselling.
Controversy
In 2017, Babes 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 for buying awards.[citation needed]
The Gqom singer came under fire for shaming[how?] Lady Zamar. After that, she claimed that her Twitter account was hacked.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Gqom Queen Vol.1 |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 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 |
| Wololo (feat. Mampintsha & Distruction Boyz) | Record Of The Year | Nominated | |
| Gqom Queen Vol.1 | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Herself | Best Female Artist Of The Year | Nominated | |
| MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 | Song Of The Year | Wololo (feat. Mampintsha & 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 |
References
- ^ Orkant-Wena Wodumo Entertainment-celebrities/1251888/8-things-to-know-about-babes-wodumo/ 8 things to know about Babes Wodumo Tshepiso Makhele
- ^ 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
- ^ 2017 BET Awards Billboard
- ^ Mampintsha arrested for alleged assault of Babes Wodumo on iol.co.za
- ^ "Babes Wodumo Denies Bullying Lady Zamar". Fakaza2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
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