Wololo


"Wololo" is the lead single by South African singer-songwriter and choreographer Babes Wodumo from her debut studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1. It was released on 26 April 2016 through West Ink Records and features a guest appearance from Mampintsha with production handled by Distruction Boyz.
The song received major recognition nationally, featured in Black Panther, and was utmost nominated for multiple awards.

Music video

The music video to "Wololo" was published YouTube on 24 June 2016. Directed by Pilot Films, it stars Babes Wodumo dancing at a party with Mampintsha, and Distruction Boyz behind the DJ decks, as it features cameo appearances from DJ Tira and Nay Maps. After surpassing 2,3 million views in 3 months, the music video was taken down for copyright infringement, and was later reinstated by the same company that had it removed after they were attacked by the public on social media. As of October 2023, the music video sits on 13,8 million views.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResults
2016MTV Africa Music AwardsSong of the Year"Wololo"Nomitated
2017Metro FM Music AwardsSong of the Year"Wololo"Nomitated
23rd South [African Music Awards|2017]South African Music AwardsRecord of the Year"Wololo"Nomitated
2017South African Music AwardsRemix of the Year"Wololo "Nomitated