African Queen

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African Queen
African Queen album.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Length60:47
Label Open Mic
Producer Kabelo Motha
Makhadzi chronology
Kokovha
(2020)
African Queen
(2021)
African Queen 2.0
(2022)

African Queen is a studio album by South African singer Makhadzi, released on September 3, 2021 by Open Mic. [1] It features Mkomasan, Prince Benza, Mr Brown, DJ Dance Okashi, Vee Mampeezy, Jon Delinger, Kabza De Small, Lady Du, Cassper Nyovest, Mr Bow, and Mlindo the Vocalist.

Contents

African Queen was certified gold in South Africa.

Background

Album's release date was announced via her Twitter account on August 16, 2021. [2]

Commercial Performance

The album was certified gold in South Africa. [3]

Track listing

Standard Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Zwivhuya" (featuring Jon Delinger)4:35
2."Hallelujah Amen"4:44
3."Salungano" (featuring Kabza De Small)6:56
4."Vhutshilo"4:43
5."Connection" (featuring Kabza De Small)6:22
6."Tchukutsha" (Makhadzi, Lady Du)5:48
7."Kolongonya"5:10
8."Thanana Boo" (featuring Mkomasan)4:27
9."Calling My Name"4:27
10."Ghanama" (featuring Prince Benza)4:53
11."Ndoneta" (featuring Mr Brown)4:26
12."Energy" (featuring DJ Dance)4:34
13."Muloro" (featuring Mr Brown)4:23
14."Vhanna Vhavhathu" (featuring Okashi)4:28
15."Gidimani" (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Mr Brown)5:04
16."Ma Yellowbone" (featuring Prince Benza)5:13
17."Beke Le Beke" (featuring Vee Mampeezy)5:09
18."Makhwapheni" (featuring Mr Bow)5:18
19."Mjolo" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist)5:54
20."Albert"6:18
21."Zwotanganana"3:47
Total length:60:47

Release history

Release dates and formats for African Queen
RegionDateFormat(s)Edition(s)LabelRef.
South Africa3 September 2021StandardOpen Mic [4]

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References

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  3. Zwane, Nokuthula. "Makhadzi celebrates music milestone | Channel". South Africa: Channel24. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
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