Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986[1]), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter.

He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 and Zulu released his debut album, Ushun Wenkabi (2018)[1] 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).

He grew up listening to Maskandi and Isichathamiya music, influenced by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Phuzekemisi and Imithente.

[9] His second studio album Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe was released in 2019,[10] featuring Ab Crazy, Mnqobi Yazo, FiFi Cooper, Kwesta, Caspper Nyovest, Musiholiq and Truhitz.

[14][15] In August 14, his third single "Vuma dlozi" featuring Mnqobi Yazo was released[16] and certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of 50 000 copies.

[37][38] "Voicemail" by Big Zulu Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as album's lead single on June 24, 2022.

[43] "Dear My Love" featuring K.O, Xowla and Siya Ntuli is a single by Big Zulu released on November 25, 2022.

On March 17, 2023, Big Zulu and Sjava announced the working on their joint album Ukhamba as duo Inkabi Zezwe.

[50][51][52][53] In June 2024, Zulu joined talent search show Ushuni Womhlaba, as a judge premiered on SABC 1 on 7 July.

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