Snl24 | Zee Nxumalo set to make Mbombela Stadium shake today at Nedbank Cup final

Zee Nxumalo has now been confirmed as the opening ceremony headline act at the Nedbank Cup Final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Zee Nxumalo has been breaking walls and shattering ceilings ever since she burst onto the South African music scene, proving that nothing can hinder her rise to becoming one of the country’s most prominent female vocalists.

With a string of hits and an ever-growing fan base, she has firmly established herself as a headlining act at some of South Africa’s biggest events. Now, Zee is set to electrify the stage as the headline opening act at the Nedbank Cup Final on Saturday, June 1st, at Mbombela Stadium.

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Fresh off her standout performance at the Soweto Derby earlier this year, the Johannesburg native, who first gained recognition by posting videos of herself singing on social media, will be performing alongside Shakes & Les as the Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns compete for the prestigious cup.

Zee’s recent achievements have been nothing short of spectacular. Her dynamic performance at the Soweto Derby catapulted her further into the national spotlight, while her smash hit “Thula Mabota” with Pabi Cooper has amassed over 5 million streams in just two months. The song’s infectious dance challenge has taken TikTok by storm.

But her current success is the result of years of hard work and dedication. With a debut album set to drop later this year, featuring an impressive roster of collaborators such as Kabza De Small, TBO, 031Choppa, Shakes & Les, Mashudu, and Josiah De Disciple, Zee is positioning herself firmly at the forefront of South Africa’s music scene.

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“I’m so excited to showcase my growth since the last time I headlined a big sports occasion,” Zee shared. “I’m a lot more confident on the big stage, I have a better understanding of crowd control, and I’ve got more music to showcase. We’ve got so many more exciting plans for the year that I can’t wait to share.”

Her manager, Shingai Darangwa, echoed her enthusiasm, noting, “This is another huge landmark in a period of sustained growth for Zee. She keeps pushing us to create more opportunities for her to showcase her talents and keeps rising to the occasion each time. I’ve got no doubt that she will make the Mbombela Stadium shake on Saturday!”

As the Nedbank Cup Final approaches, while fans eagerly anticipate the clash between the Premier Soccer League giants, it’s the unstoppable force of Zee Nxumalo who is destined to steal the show with her invigorating performance.