AfterImali Eningi, Big Zulu made a serious claim to fame.

Big Zulu has made a real name for himself in the South Africanmusicindustry and he’s quite special.

The rapper blew up last year with his songImali Eningiand has been making waves ever since.

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In 1999, Big Zulu discovered the hip-hop genre and never looked back.

He describes his pop in of music as Nkabi rap, which simply means hitman rap.

The rapper decided to stay true to himself even after he signed his record deal.

Big Zulu rises to the top as one of Mzansi’s top rappers in the game

Big Zulu had an interesting start to music and worked hard to get to where he is now. Image: @BigZulu_ZNSource: Twitter

He still wears his formal pants and Carvela shoes - making him look totally different from other rappers.

His sound is inspired by Maskandi and he didn’t want to rap about girls andcars.

He ultimately just wanted to tell stories about black people and the struggles they face in life.

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The songreceived millions of views over a period of a few weeksand was played everywhere in Mzansi.

He also has a single titledInhlupheko, which highlights the struggles of people who are less fortunate in Mzansi.

The song is currently sitting pretty on the charts and has become a hit amongst Mzansi hip-hop fans.

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They live together in Newtown and have a daughter together.

Regrettably, the relationship has been marred by drama on multiple occasions.

The rapper was arrested by Gauteng police in 2018 for allegedly beating his baby momma according toBuzz South Africa.

Big Zulu rises to the top as one of Mzansi’s top rappers in the game

‘Imali Eningi’ cemented Big Zulu’s status in the South African music industry. Image: @BigZulu_ZNSource: Twitter

He is currently planning on taking part in the celebrity boxing matches which were proposed by rapperCassper Nyovest.

His first opponent might be King Monada, much to the amusement of social media users.

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Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment.

In her spare time, Thando enjoys reading and spending time with family.

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She is an advocate for mental health and believes that a healthy body starts with a healthy mind.

Thando holds an Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg.

Her favourite quote is “Gentle reminder - you are not for everyone and that is a blessing”.

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