Babes Wodumo

Bongekile Simelane was born on March 25, 1994, Lamontville, Chatsworth.

She released her first song titled "Desha" produced by Sir Bubzin, In 2014.

Her album created her the opportunity to feature on the “Black Panther album” by Kendrick Lamar.

On 3 March 2019, reports surfaced that Wodumo's boyfriend and manager Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo had physically assaulted her. Wodumo broadcast the incident on Instagram Live. Mampintsha was arrested on suspicion of assault.[5] Even though the relationship between the two had appeared to be over, both parties agreed to counselling and reconciled and are on good terms, with Mampintsha appearing on her second album Idando Kazi.[4]

In 2017, Wodumo was the most nominated artist at the 23rd South African Music Awards, however she did not win any award and this led to an altercation after the singer accused the personnel from the SAMA 23 of buying awards.

In 2016, Babes released her breakthrough album where she featured Mampintsha in all the songs on the project. The album also features Nigerian superstar D'banj, Madanon, Cassper Nyovest, DJ Sox, Sparks Wabantwana, Scoop, Kholwane, Khuzani, Danger & DJ Tira

In July 2020, she released her second project, titled Indando Kazi, where she featured mostly Mampintsha on 10 out of the 13 tracks. Other artists include RockBoy, Cultivated Soulz & Sizwe Mdlalose, Rhythm Soundz, Dladla Mshunqisi, and Tipcee, among others.