Nomzamo Dlamini

BIO

Nomzamo Dlamini, better known by her stage name ‘Zaza’, is a Swazi born singer who has been singing when she was six years old. When she was six years old, she realised she wanted to pursue music and acting as a career. Growing up in a family inspired by music and a deep church background really motivated her to become who she is today. Like many other famous and successful artists, she started singing in church. Singing was always her dream and passion. When she was 15 years old (2005), she recorded her first demo and it became a hit on Swazi radio and that kick-started her career. Her career as a musician picked up in 2011 when she was featured on SABC2’s Afro Café.

The young Nomzamo got invites to perform at events and weddings. At 21, her first album titled ‘Injabulo’ was released through South African recording label Universal Music. A music video followed featuring one of her songs ‘Lobola’ which was played across South African Music Media Platforms like SABC 1, Soweto TV and Channel O.

She has graced many African stages and theatres, sharing the stage with many well-known musicians and actors, such as Judith Sephuma, Mbongeni Ngema, Dj Cleo, the list are endless. She has performed at The Bushfire Festival, Simunye Fun Fair and Swaziland International Trade Fair. She also featured on SAMA Award winner DJ Sdunkero and DJ Steavie Boy’s albums.

In April 2014, she became an official member of South African leading mass choir Joyous Celebration. She became the second Swazi to become part of the choir following Avis Ndlovu who formed part of the choir’s recording of Joyous Celebration Chapter Six DVD. That same year, she was part of the cast in one of the Ekasi Movies ‘Jackpot Mathambo’ where she played the Role of Lerato. She was also featured in ‘Isibaya’ smile sound track. Zaza is not only an artist, she is also an actress and has been featured in No: 43 Mbongeni Ngema’s Musical, where she took the lead role.