Babes Wodumo Biography: Age, Music, Awards, Relationship, Net Worth

Babes Wodumo Biography: Age, Music, Awards, Relationship, Net Worth

Bongekile Simelane best known by her stage name Babes Wodumo is an award winning South African singer, songwriter and dancer.

Quick Facts

Where is Babes Wodumo originally from?

Babes Wodumo is originally from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

How did Babes Wodumo get her breakthrough?

Babes Wodumo got her major breakthrough after she released her hit song “Wololo”. She initially entered the entertainment scene as a dancer and later realized she could sing.

Her first ever recorded song was the single “Desha” which was produced by Sir Bubzin. Unfortunately the song didn’t gain much popularity as her ‘Wololo’ single did at that time. Babes Wodumo established her own dance academy with the name “West Ink Dance Academy”. She has also released many hit songs after ‘Wololo’.

Babes Wodumo’s Albums

Babes Wodumo has released 2 studio albums since her debut into the music industry.

• Gqom Queen, Vol 1 (2016)
• Idando Kazi (2020)

Awards and Nominations

Babes Wodumo has received various awards and nominations since her debut into the music industry, some of them are:

• Best International Act: Africa at the BET Awards 2017 (Nominated)
• Best Female Artist at the 16th Metro FM Music Awards in 2017. (Won)
• Best Kwaito Album at the 23rd South African Music Awards in 2017 (Nominated)
• Best Female Artist of the year at the 23rd South African Music Awards in 2017 (Nominated)
• NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation – Black Panther in 2019 (Won)
• Song of the Year at the 16th Metro FM Music Awards in 2017 (Nominated)
• Best International act at MTV EMA in 2017 (Nominated)

Who is Babes Wodumo in a relationship with?

The beautiful singer is married to singer and producer Mampintsha. They welcomed their first child in June 2021.

What is Babes Wodumo’s net worth?

Babes Wodumo’s net worth is estimated at $500 000.