Zama Adelaide Khumalo (born 25 August 2002) is a South African singer. She is best known for winning the sixteenth season of South African Idols in 2020.[1] Born in Witbank,[1] Zama signed a record deal with Kalawa Jazmee,[2] released debut studio album In The Beginning (2021).[3]

Zama Khumalo
Born
Zama Adelaide Khumalo

(2002-08-25) August 25, 2002 (age 21)
Witbank, Emalahleni, South Africa
OccupationSinger
Years active2020–present
TelevisionIdols South Africa
PartnerBrandon Dhludhlu (2023 - separated)
Preceded by
Luyolo Yiba
Idols South Africa winner
Season 16 (2020)
Succeeded by
Berenike Berry Trytsman

Career edit

Shortly after she won the competition, Zama began to work on her debut studio album In The Beginning later released in November 2021.[4] In October 29, her single "Is'thunzi" was released as album's lead single.[5]

Discography edit

  • In The Beginning (2021)

References edit

  1. ^ a b Engelbrecht, Leandra (15 December 2021). "Idols SA winner Zama Khumalo: 'This is the biggest achievement of my life' | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Motumi, Mpiletso (23 March 2021). "Kalawa Jazmee signs all top five finalists from 2020 Idols". Independent Online. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  3. ^ Ditlopo, Ofentse (19 November 2021). "Zama Khumalo releases her debut album - Midrand Reporter". Midrand Reporter. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  4. ^ Seemela, Masego (12 November 2021). "Former Idols SA winner Zama Khumalo finally drops debut album". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  5. ^ Recky M (29 October 2021). "Idols SA winner Zama Khumalo finally drops first single off long-awaited debut album | Celebs Now". Celebs Now. Retrieved 20 November 2021.