| African Queen | ||||
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| Released | 3 September 2021 | |||
| Length | 60:47 | |||
| Label | Open Mic | |||
| Producer | Kabelo Motha | |||
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African Queen is a 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.
Album's release date was announced via her Twitter account on 16 August 2021. [2]
The album was certified gold in South Africa. [3]
| 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 | |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA) [4] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 September 2021 | Open Mic | [5] |
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