Londiwe Siphiwokuhle Zulu (born April 13, 1992), known as Londie London, is a South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and reality television star. She has released a string of hit singles, including “You Were Mine”, “Run Away”, and “Nomakanjani”.
Early Life
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| Name: | Londiwe Siphiwokuhle Zulu |
| Born: | April 13, 1992 (born 34 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, reality TV personality, entrepreneur |
| Years active: | 2017-date |
| Spouse: | Hlubi Nkosi (m. 2020; sep. 2022) |
| Children: | 2 |
Londie London was born on April 13, 1992, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. She grew up in a musical environment.
Her father was an isicathamiya performer, while her brothers are into hip-hop. She later relocated with her family to Emalahleni (Witbank).
Education
Londie began her schooling at Green Heights Primary. She later attended Hoërskool Tegnies for her secondary education.
She enrolled at the University of Johannesburg to study Jewellery Design and Manufacturing. During her time there, she showcased her talents in the UJ Idols competition. She decided to leave the university during her third year to focus on other pursuits.
Career
Londie ventured into music in 2017 when she signed with Ambitiouz Entertainment and released her first single, “He Goes.”
She worked with Ghanaian artist D-Black on “Ma Nonko” and collaborated with Nadia Nakai, Gigi Lamayne, and DJ Miss Pru for the hit “Isaga Lam.” She also released hit singles, including “You Were Mine”, “Run Away”, and “Nomakanjani”.
She collaborated with TNS on the song “Believe” and partnered with Prince Benza on tracks like “Ngiyabonga Nkosi” and “Ngizwile.” She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) in 2022.
Londie was nominated for the “Best TV Personality” at the 2025 National Film & Television Awards. She is set to debut her solo reality show Life With Londie London on Mzansi Magic on May 7, 2026.
She has turned her personal brand into a diverse business empire. She owns a signature lingerie line, Laced by Londie and The Londie London Hair Studio in Bryanston.
Londie is also behind “Londie London Braid” and the “Hair Genie” competition, designed to empower local braiders. She launched the longest braid in Africa in 2023.
She also owns the fragrance “Holiday by Londie London” and the eyewear brand Ochiali South Africa. She has also partnered with brands such as AU Gold vodka.
Personal Life
Londie London was married to businessman Hlubi Nkosi, who paid lobola for her in 2020. The couple officially split in 2022. She is the mother of two children, Uminathi and Bomikazi. She previously dated the late businessman Sphamandla Mabonga, who passed away in March 2025.
Discography
- He Goes
- You Were Mine
- Nomakanjani
- Run Away
- Izandla
- Ngiyabonga Nkosi
- Bayekele
- THEMBA
- Intombi
- Ungalahleki
- Isaga Lam
- Suk’emabhozeni
- Believe
- Ngizwile
References
- Aphiwe Kamko. “Londie London’s ex-lover, Sphamandla Mabonga, killed in Solo Sandton shootout”. Drum.
- Joy Adekunle. “Londie London launches her fragrance range, ‘Holiday‘”. Fakaza News.
- GLAMOUR South Africa. “Life With Londie London is coming to Mzansi Magic”. www.glamour.co.za.
- City Press. “The Londie London Hair Genie competition gives hope to young braiders”. www.news24.com.
- Music in Africa. “Sphiwokuhle “Londie London” Zulu – Bio”. www.musicinafrica.net.
- Keamogetswe Matlala. “Londie London on life after reality TV, pursuing business and music”. TrueLove.
- Joy Mphande. “‘The relationship was very dark for me’ — Londie London what broke her engagement to Hlubi Nkosi”. TimesLIVE.
- Theo Nyhaba. “Reality star Londie London said to be down and out after split from husband”. Zimoja.
- Sowetan. “Londie London will remain ‘as authentic as possible’ on Real Housewives of Durban”. www.sowetan.co.za.
- Zuko Komis. “Londie London celebrates her 33rd birthday in style”. Kaya959.
