Money Badoo

Money Badoo is a South African genre-defying artist who blends alternative hip-hop, R&B, and experimental sounds to craft music that is as bold as it is vulnerable. Known for her dynamic presence and boundary-pushing style, she has quickly become one of the most compelling voices in the country’s contemporary music landscape. Through a mix of striking visuals, genre-blending production, and fearless storytelling, Money Badoo — also known as ZAAK — invites listeners into her world, one that navigates themes of heartbreak, mental health, self-discovery, and transformation. With her breakout single “Don’t Call Me” racking up millions of streams and playlist support, she has cemented her place as an artist to watch.
Money Badoo continues to rise as a dynamic force in the music scene, with her latest release, Heartbreak Hotel, making waves across radio and streaming platforms. Since its release three weeks ago, the track has been played 51 times across eight tracked radio stations, reaching over 3.73 million listeners, with high rotation on YFM and 5FM. Her influence extends beyond the airwaves, with over 750,000 playlist listeners across 29 third-party and editorial playlists worldwide. She recently wrapped a campaign with Adidas Originals for Lo-Profile, spotlighting remastered classics like the Adidas Taekwondo, Japan, and SL, alongside creatives Ama and Lethabo. She's also starred in major campaigns for Doritos (alongside Seemah, Zille, and Yanda Woods) and Sunlight (with Tyson Sybateli, Loatinoverpounds, and Kane Keid). Her global reach is growing rapidly, thanks to a rework of “Don’t Call Me” featuring international stars like Boban Marjanovic, Haftbefehl, Gringo, and Dribbla — produced by Paradise AI Kitchen, merging AI-powered music creation with a fanbase of over 4 million listeners. With an exclusive Trace video premiering tomorrow and an innovative live tour launching soon, Money Badoo is not just creating music — she’s creating moments.