Bongekile Mildred Simelane prominently known as Babes Wodumo, is a South African singer-songwriter and choreographer. She rose to fame following the release of her debut album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 and furthermore subsequently being nominated at the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act.
Babes Wodumo is a part of the music connoisseurs who were pivotal in influencing the gqom genre's international acclaim.She appeared on the Black Panther: The Album compilation by Kendrick Lamar on a song titled "Redemption".
In 2017, Wodumo was nominated for the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa. In July 2020, she released her second album Idando Kazi which included the hit song,"eLamont" featuring Mampintsha as well as Skillz.