South African Amapiano vocalist Zee Nxumalo is celebrating a massive milestone in her career — a new deal with none other than Nickelodeon! The fast-rising star took to social media to share the exciting news in her trademark humorous and relatable style, leaving fans both thrilled and entertained.
Known for her powerful vocals and vibrant personality, Zee Nxumalo, who rose to fame with hits like “Inja Ye Game”, revealed that she has been tapped by the globally-loved kids’ channel to work on a song — reportedly for SpongeBob SquarePants, one of Nickelodeon’s most iconic shows.
In her announcement, Zee wrote:
“Just signed a deal with Nicholodean. They want me to do a song for SpongeBob. Must I make it in Zulu?”
The humorous typo, “Nicholodean,” instantly caught the attention of her fans, sparking laughter and a flurry of responses in the comments section. While many poked fun at the misspelling, most were focused on the exciting prospect of hearing SpongeBob in IsiZulu — a move that would be both groundbreaking and culturally enriching.
The post quickly went viral, with followers weighing in enthusiastically on the language debate. Many encouraged her to go ahead with IsiZulu, applauding the idea of bringing African language and flair to a global platform like Nickelodeon.
Zee Nxumalo’s natural charisma and witty online presence have always kept her fans engaged, and this announcement has only added fuel to her growing stardom. Securing a deal with Nickelodeon marks a significant crossover moment in her career, proving that Amapiano and South African talent are continuing to reach new global heights.
Although further details of the deal are still under wraps, the idea of Zee lending her voice to a show as beloved as SpongeBob has left fans eager for more. Whether she chooses to sing in English, IsiZulu, or both, one thing is certain — Zee Nxumalo is taking local music to the world stage, one upbeat note at a time.
Just signed a deal with
Nicholodean 🥺 they want me to do a song for SpongeBob…must I make it in Zulu 😍😍
— Zee Nxumalo (@ZeeNxumaloZA) May 28, 2025
