Have you heard of the Zulu singer Queen Lolly? She’s taken the music world and internet by storm with her sultry looks, unapologetic candor about her relationships, and bold tribal fashion sense. But there’s much more to this fascinating and controversial singer than meets the eye. Let’s dive into the riveting story of Nomfundo Shezi, aka Queen Lolly.
Short Profile:
- Full Name: Nomfundo Shezi
- Stage Name: Queen Lolly
- Date of Birth: November 30, 1994 (28 years old)
- Place of Birth: Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Ethnicity: Zulu
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Music Artist, Social Media Personality
- Notable Ex-Partners: Kiernan ‘AKA’ Jarryd Forbes, Teko Modise, Masker KG, Mpumelelo Mseleku, Big Zulu
Early Life
Nomfundo Shezi was born on November 30, 1994 in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – making the queen lolly age currently 28 years old. Raised in the proud Zulu tribe, her cultural heritage deeply influences her identity as a “Daughter of the Soil.”
My roots are everything to me. The Zulu blood courses through my veins, and I wear that pride on my skin through my traditional dress and adornments,” Lolly proclaims.
Her traditional upbringing emphasized reverence for ancestry, spiritual folklore, and ancient practices. However, this only fueled her non-traditional path as an artist blending modern and indigenous styles.
Career
As an emerging Zulu musical artist, Queen Lolly is bringing the ancient rhythms and melodies of her culture into the contemporary music scene. Her unique genre fuses traditional Zulu vocals, drums, and chants with R&B, Afropop, and hip-hop sensibilities.
Some of her notable releases include:
- “Zulu Mama” (music video with over 2M views)
- “Umemeze”
- “Ngingumngane”
She has also collaborated with other renowned South African artists like Makhadzi on joint singles. It was her bold presence on social media as an influencer that truly amplified Queen Lolly’s rise. Her daring online persona amassed a fanbase of over 500K followers across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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Personal Life
Queen Lolly’s love life and romantic controversies have made global headlines and escalated her fame as a social media personality. The Zulu songstress has been linked to and allegedly had affairs with several high-profile South African celebrities, including:
- Late rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Jarryd Forbes
- Soccer player Teko Modise
- Rapper/producer Master KG
- Maskandi artist Big Zulu
Most notoriously, she claimed to have had relationships with multiple members of the polygamous Mseleku family from the reality show “Uthando Nesthembu,” including Musa Mseleku Sr. and his son Mpumelelo. I’m a woman who knows what she wants.
I make no apologies for how I navigate life and love,” Lolly stated unapologetically. Her uninhibited approach to addressing her “situationships” has drawn equal parts condemnation and fascination from the public. But it’s also her bold displays of her curvaceous body and daring fashion choices as a “Daughter of the Soil” that keep eyes locked on Queen Lolly.
Pregnancy
Of all her controversies, the most explosive saga was Queen Lolly’s accusation that music producer Master KG requested she terminate not one, but two pregnancies with his children. In late 2020, she took to social media in a viral rant alleging that after getting her pregnant twice, Master KG (whose real name is Kgaugelo Moagi) asked her to abort both babies because the timing wasn’t right for him.
He’ll kill me before this thing comes out,” she said of Master KG finding out about the first pregnancy in an Instagram Live rant. While Master KG vehemently denied the accusations, calling Lolly “delusional” and questioning the paternity, it sparked an intense public debate. Some supported Queen Lolly as simply telling her truth, while others condemned her actions.
To this day, she has not wavered from her claims about the pregnancy termination requests.
Social Profile
There is no denying Queen Lolly’s mastery of cultivating an unmissable social media presence. Across her accounts, she commands:
| 172K | Daring outfit posts, music video teasers, viral stories |
Her socials provide an intimate window into her daily life as an artist and single mother. From backstage glimpses, to hair and makeup transformations, to hanging out with friends – Queen Lolly’s realness is on full display.