African Queen

For the film and other uses, see The African Queen.

African Queen
Studio album by Makhadzi
Released	3 September 2021 (2021-09-03)
Length	60:47
Label	Open Mic
Producer	Kabelo Motha
Makhadzi chronology
Kokovha (2020) African Queen (2021) African Queen 2.0 (2022)

African Queen is the third studio album by South African singer Makhadzi, released on 3 September 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.

African Queen was certified gold in South Africa.

Background

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

Commercial performance

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

Track listing

African Queen track listing

No.	Title	Length
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

Certification and sales

Certifications and sales for African Queen

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA) [4]	Platinum	30,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for African Queen

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
South Africa	3 September 2021	Digital download streaming	Open Mic	[5]

References

1. Seemela, Masego (3 September 2021). "Makhadzi drops much-awaited album 'African Queen'". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
2. "Makhadzi Reveals Release Date Of Her Upcoming Album". South Africa Magazine. 16 August 2021. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
3. Zwane, Nokuthula. "Makhadzi celebrates music milestone | Channel". South Africa: Channel24. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
4. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa . Retrieved 27 June 2024.
5. "African Queen by Makhadzi on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.