— Singer-songwriter Ndu Shezi returns with her latest single, “Gugu Lami,” a personal expression of her relationship with God and what her faith means to her.SAMA-nominated singer-songwriter Ndu Shezi returns with “Gugu Lami,” a soulful expression of faith and gratitude that
reflects on the richness she finds in her relationship with God.At the heart of “Gugu Lami” is Ndu’s declaration, “Awu yebo ngicebile” — “Oh yes, I am rich” — a celebration of wealth that has nothing to do with material possessions. It is the richness she finds in knowing she has
God to lean on, beautifully captured in “Kuwena ngiyazimela” — “Unto you, I can lean [and rest].” The recurring “Gugu lami’” — “My treasure” — becomes a tender expression of the value she places on that relationship, turning the song into a warm and deeply personal testament to faith, gratitude and finding peace in God.“The inspiration was my relationship with God and just expressing what that means to me,” says Ndu.Produced by Ndu alongside Junior Petja and
Sphiwe Moloi, with a stellar band of musicians contributing to the recording, “Gugu Lami” gives this message room to breathe. The song is less about making a grand statement and more about putting into music a deeply personal sense of gratitude, comfort and spiritual richness.“Gugu Lami” follows her 2024 single “Ngowakho,” featuring Ndabo Zulu, and arrives after the release of her debut album, “
Isibusiso Sami,” which earned her a South African Music Award nomination for Best African Adult Contemporary.“Gugu Lami” is available now on all major streaming platforms.ABOUT NDU SHEZINdu Shezi is a Durban-born South African singer-songwriter whose music carries rich Zulu nuances shaped by her upbringing in KwaZulu-Natal. Raised in a musical family where singing was an everyday part of life, Ndu describes her gift and anointing as what ultimately set her apart.She first introduced herself to South African audiences with her 2018 debut single “Ngthanda Wena,” which received widespread love from listeners. In 2024, she released her debut album “Isibusiso Sami,” which earned a South African Music Award nomination for Best African Adult Contemporary. She followed the album with singles including “Ngowakho” featuring Ndabo Zulu.Ndu draws inspiration from a wide range of local and international artists and hopes to collaborate with artists including Thandiswa Mazwai, Sjava and Langa Mavuso. With new collaborations and music on the horizon, she continues to develop an evolving body of work without limiting herself to a single musical style.
