Gqom Queen Babes Wodumo Hits 500K Streams, Shares Emotional Gratitude
Gqom sensation Babes Wodumo has reached a significant benchmark in her recent musical return. Her comeback album, Ekhoneni, has surpassed 500,000 streams, a feat the Durban-born hitmaker celebrated with a deeply emotional message of resilience and faith shared with her supporters.
Reflecting on Loss and Resilience
The achievement comes after a prolonged break from the music scene. Babes made her highly anticipated return on October 3, 2025, with the release of Ekhoneni. A month later, on November 10, the Wololo star took to Instagram to reflect on her journey, posting a heartwarming throwback clip of herself dancing with her sister, Nondumiso Simelane.
In her heartfelt caption, Babes opened up about the personal challenges she faced, particularly referencing the loss of her husband, Mampintsha:
“Looking back, God indeed never fails. The journey of loss was the most painful part of my life, but I stood still and waited on the Lord’s guidance. I took a leap of faith and came back stronger than before.”
Dedicated to Her Fans and Grandmother
Babes Wodumo credited her loyal fanbase for the success, emphasizing that the milestone was a collaborative effort:
“EKHONENI has over 500k streams, the whole album is even more, and it’s not me, it’s you guys, never giving up on me and reminding me it’s now the time.”
She also shared a touching detail about the music featured in her video, revealing it was her late grandmother’s favorite hymn before prayer. This personal touch resonated deeply with followers, many of whom praised her strength and faith following her personal tragedies.
The singer concluded with a profound thank you: “All glory be to the most high God. Ngenhliziyo yami yonke somandla (With all my heart, God.) I want to say THANK YOU. And to all my fans, I love and appreciate you.”
