Babes Wodumo impressed fans with her performance at the Red Bull Symphonic on the night of June 13, 2026. The special two-night concert took place at the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg, South Africa, and brought together some of the country’s biggest music stars.
Saturday marked the start of the annual Red Bull Symphonic weekend. The event saw several South African artists perform alongside a live orchestra, creating a unique musical experience for fans. Some of the artists who took part in the event included Dlala Thukzin, Sun-El Musician, Simmy, Zee Nxumalo, and Mnqobi Yazo.
Babes Wodumo took to the stage and performed one of her biggest hit songs, Umngan’wami (often referred to as Umngani Wami). The song, featuring Mampintsha, was released on November 25, 2016. It became a major hit and was the third track on her debut studio album, Gqom Queen, Vol. 1.
Her performance quickly caught the attention of fans, who praised her energy and stage presence. Many people were happy to see the star perform and believed she did very well during the show.
Several celebrities also shared positive comments after watching her performance. Dineo Moloisane was among those who praised the singer. She commented, “Our legend queen is back and looking so scrumptious.”
Actress Jessica Nkosi also showed her support. She commented, “You are a superstar mama!!! You looked incredible.”
The performance came during a special time for Babes Wodumo and her family. On June 16, she celebrated her son’s birthday and shared a heartfelt message on social media.
She wrote, “Today is a day I became a mom I had a gig so brought him along it was his 1st time seeing me perform. Before I spoilt him rotten I let my fans and I sing for him. Happy Birthday Mashimane @sponge_wodumo uthixo akugcine njalo I hope ubaba wakho @mampintsha_shimora uyabona indlela okhule ngayo To many more Zikode Wami.”
The touching message gave fans a glimpse into her life as a mother. It also showed how meaningful the day was for her, especially as her son got the chance to watch her perform for the first time.
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