Zee Nxumalo is proving she’s not just in the game, she’s redefining it too.
The rising South African talent has just dropped her fiery new 10-track EP, Inja Ye Game, a project that radiates her energy, versatility and fearless ambition on wax. Released globally via Platoon, this EP is Zee’s unapologetic statement of artistic freedom. “This past year has been a crazy ride,” she tells Rolling Stone Africa. “Performances, personal growth, and figuring out who I really am—it’s all in the music. I’m not just Amapiano, neither am I just Afro-pop—I’m something bigger: I’m limitless.”
And the music speaks for itself. Inja Ye Game hits every corner of the emotional spectrum: tracks like “Sponono Sami” are raw and soulful, while “Drip Juluka”, her high-energy collab with DJ Tira et al., is pure dancefloor fire. Even on the more uptempo cuts, Zee’s storytelling is sharp and deeply personal, capturing the ups and downs of love, loss and self-discovery.
She isn’t afraid to get vulnerable, either. On “Xolela”, Zee dives into themes of pain and forgiveness, while “Malume” flips the script on social dynamics with a bold anthem of empowerment. And if you’re looking for genre-bending brilliance, “Hamba 2.0” with Simmy blends Afro-pop with a dose of heartfelt intimacy, while “Thula Mabota” serves as a flirty Amapiano banger featuring Pabi Cooper.
Inja Ye Game is also a collaborative masterpiece: Zee recorded in some of the hottest studios, from Durban’s buzzing music hubs to the iconic Jazzworx and Kabza De Small’s studio. Her team of top-tier producers and musicians also brought the heat, each adding their unique spark to the project.
Listen to Inja Ye Game in full below.
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