Zie Zie Zondi’s “Siyaphambili” with Sdiksa & HBK LIVE Becomes South Africa’s Viral Anthem

South African vocal powerhouse Zie Zie Zondi has taken the country by storm with her debut single Siyaphambili, featuring Sdiksa and HBK LIVE Act. Released in August 2025 under Sdiksa Records, the amapiano anthem quickly climbed the charts, holding the #1 spot on Shazam’s Top 200 South Africa for three consecutive weeks. The track’s infectious hook, “1, 2, 3 thina siya phambili,” has become a rallying cry for celebration, resilience, and unity.

Born Nozinhle Zondi in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, Zie Zie Zondi balances her career as a police detective with her passion for music. Rooted in gospel and church choir traditions, she began singing at age seven and has carried that spiritual depth into her artistry. Siyaphambili reflects her journey through rejection and perseverance, offering listeners a motivational anthem that resonates across both personal and communal moments. The collaboration with Sdiksa and HBK LIVE Act adds volcanic energy, blending soulful vocals with cutting-edge amapiano beats that pulse like “liquid sunshine”.

The song’s impact extends far beyond charts. On TikTok, Siyaphambili has become a soundtrack for wedding videos, inspirational reels, and dance challenges, cementing its place in South Africa’s cultural zeitgeist. The numbers speak volumes: 1.4M views on the original vocal version, 1M YouTube views on the instrumental, and nearly 1M streams on Spotify. With its rapid rise and viral embrace, Siyaphambili is more than a debut—it’s a movement, positioning Zie Zie Zondi as one of the most exciting new voices in amapiano and proving that Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal continue to shape the future of South African dance music.