Big Zulu ‘safe and strong’ after being discharged from hospital

Award-winning rapper Big Zulu, real name Siyabonga Nene, has been discharged from hospital.

The rapper was hospitalised at Netcare Alberton Hospital in Ekurhuleni after being involved in a car accident.

On Sunday, 26 January, his team released a statement announcing the news and requesting prayers for his speedy recovery.

When the accident occurred, the Nkabi Records boss was travelling in his maroon BMW 325i in Germiston, which suffered significant damage.

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Big Zulu grateful for life

Sharing an update with his 1.5 million followers on Instagram, the rapper said he was safe and strong.

“Nkabi Nation, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your prayers. I am safe and strong.

“I’d like to thank the doctors and ladies at Alberton Netcare for the love they have given me.

“I am very grateful to my sisters and brothers for taking care of me. Thank you very much. I am safe and well,” he wrote in isiZulu on Instagram.

Two weeks, two accidents

Just about two weeks before Big Zulu’s accident, one of his artists, Xowla, was also involved in an accident with his BMW 4-Series.

Xowla, whose real name is Xolani Shabalala, told Daily Sun that he does not believe the accidents were coincidental.

“We don’t believe people have the power to get us involved in car accidents, and we will not give people that unnecessary credit. We believe in God, and we believe this is God’s plan.”

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