Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter.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),Uzalo (2020) and Isithembiso.His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, and one South African Music Award.

the working on their joint album Ukhamba as duo Inkabi Zezwe. “Umbayimbayi” was released on March 24, 2023 as album’s lead single.The song debuted number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.18 days after the release was certified platinum in South Africa.

On April 1, Zulu announced Inkabi Zezwe Tour that will run 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.

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In 2019, Zulu founded the record label Inkabi Records. Zulu has since signed Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Xowla and Siya Ntuli.

On September 21, 2021, Zulu started charity and donated with laptops and printers to Obonjaneni Primary School.

As of August 2020, he partnered with Spitz as the ambassador of Carvela.