Zee Nxumalo enters 2026 from a position of strength with “Awe Mah,” her first official single of the year alongside Dlala Thukzin. The release follows a landmark 2025 that saw her become the most streamed female artist in South Africa, surpassing global heavyweights and redefining what local dominance looks like.
What makes her run even more impressive is that she achieved over 100 million streams largely through collaborations, with only one solo single, “Mamma,” driving the year. Now, “Awe Mah” signals a more deliberate chapter.
The record has already built serious momentum online, living virally on TikTok for months before its official release. High-energy and rhythm-driven, it carries the confidence and cultural fluency that have come to define Zee’s presence. Designed for dance floors and digital timelines alike, the track feels immediate and celebratory.
Recorded in Durban through a collaborative studio process, “Awe Mah” isn’t just a continuation, it’s a bold opening statement from an artist already operating at the top.
