Bongekile Mildred Simelane (born July 26, 1994), better known by her stage name Babes Wodumo, is a South African gqom singer, songwriter, and choreographer. In 2016, thanks to her breakout hit “Wololo,” she gained widespread recognition. This song also features on her debut studio album, simply titled Gqom Queen, which she dropped in late 2016.
Kelly Nonhlanhla Khumalo was born on November 11, 1982, in South Africa, and she has been performing ever since. She gained recognition as a singer after growing up in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, and winning a gospel talent hunt. She then signed with Bonsai Entertainment and released her first album, T.K.O. (2005). She shot to fame after releasing her debut album, T.K.O. (2005). She was named 2005’s “Best Newcomer” in the field of Afro-Pop music. Album The Past, The Present, and The Future came out on November 5, 2012. At the 19th South African Music Awards, held in May 2013, she took home a trophy.
After a photo was taken of Babes Wodumo and Kelly Khumalo wearing the same thing on their faces, similarities were drawn between the two singers. You can see the picture it creates below:
The photo caused a flurry of babe-related conversation. Wodumo’s hat, saying it doesn’t look the same as Kelly Khumalo’s and that Khumalo’s is superior. Some have said it looks too big for its own good. However, they continue to argue that Kelly Khumalo’s rendition is the best. She was the only one who looked good in it.
It was obvious that Babes Wodumo wasn’t feeling well, as evidenced by the fact that her headgear looked huge on her. Kelly Khumalo certainly didn’t feel any pressure to perform when she wore that hat because she wore it to a low-key affair.
Babes Wodumo, however, was put under duress as she was the one who had to repeatedly pick up and set down the infant. The hat seems to follow the movement of your head, suggesting that you should stand still.
Therefore, people should avoid forming hasty assumptions about others and instead work to understand their experiences.