"Akanamali" | ||||
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Single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto | ||||
from the album Africa to the World | ||||
Released | May 21, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
Genre | Electronic | |||
Length | 5:22 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo | |||
Producer(s) | Sanele Sithole | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Akanamali" on YouTube |
"Akanamali" is a single by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Africa to the World (2018). [1]
It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart. [2] The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [3]
At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song.
"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician.
Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021. [4]
The song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D♭ minor, having a tempo of 105 beats. [5]
"Akanamali" addresses a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. [6]
The music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa. [7] [8]
The song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician. [9]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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South Africa (RISA) [11] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
At the 24th South African Music Awards "Akanamali" won three accolades. [12]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2018 | "Akanamali" | Best Collaboration | Won |
Highest Airplay Composer | Won | ||
Highest Airplay Song | Won |
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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South Africa | 21 May 2017 | Digital download | Original | EL World Music | [13] |
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