MacG Questions Zee Nxumalo's Future After Back-to-Back SAMAs and Metro FM Awards Losses
- MacG and his co-host discussed Zee Nxumalo's latest SAMA nominations on Podcast and Chill, questioning what the singer should do next
- Zee Nxumalo received 5 SAMA nominations, including Record of the Year and Best Female Artist, but walked away empty-handed
- Mzansi weighed in on Zee's awards drought, with fans comparing her struggles to Leonardo DiCaprio's long Oscars wait
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MacG and his co-host did not hold back when Zee Nxumalo's name came up on a recent episode of Podcast and Chill with MacG. The hosts spent several minutes unpacking her growing awards-losing streak, wondering aloud what the Amapiano star's next move should be.
Recorded in their indoor studio against a signature yellow curtain backdrop, the duo ran through Zee's five SAMA nominations, which included Record of the Year for Nsaku Tanda, Music Video of the Year, Best Amapiano Album of the Year, Best Female Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. Despite the strong showing on paper, she did not take home a single award.
Zee's Awards record raises questions
This is not the first time Zee has left an awards ceremony empty-handed. She previously received seven nominations at the Metro FM Music Awards and also walked away without a win. MacG's co-host suggested the experience of being called on stage by presenter Tyler, only to not win anything, was painful to watch.
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‘At this point, she must stop submitting for these awards, bro,’ one of the hosts said during the episode. The two also noted that while Nsaku Tanda was a significant song, competition in the Amapiano space has grown intensely fierce.
Watch the video on X below:
Mzansi reacts to the SAMA snub
Social media had plenty to say after the clip posted by X user @iambongsi began circulating. Reactions ranged from sympathetic to brutally honest:
Wongathemighty wrote:
"Zee is in her Leonardo DiCaprio era, brilliant performances and good music, but somehow the trophies keep dodging her."
ThulileThully2 said:
"She reminds me of Babes Wodumo. She must not allow this to discourage her to carry on with doing good music."
Brozachii offered a blunt explanation:
"Her fans don't vote."
Steezyslimexx went even further:
"Because she didn't buy any awards."
AndiswaMdlt kept it short:
"She must stop attending."
Glamfika added:
"I will drop out cos I know it doesn't work as I think."
Simangalis76198 and EvansSiphoMsiza reacted to the hosts' commentary itself, with the latter saying:
"Lol someone is being cooked."
Missy_emporium simply wrote:
"Shame man."
3 Other Briefly News stories about Zee Nxumalo
- Zee Nxumalo clapped back at a social media user who criticised her musical direction on X on Friday, 14 August 2026.
- Zee Nxumalo shared her international gig guide on X, revealing confirmed shows across Australia, the UK, and several African countries.
- Nota Baloyi made bold claims about Somizi's influence on Zee Nxumalo's career on the Music Pulse Podcast.
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