From a God to a King | ||||
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Released | 23 April 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2021–2023 [1] | |||
Length | 34:15 | |||
Label | Universal Music South Africa | |||
Producer | Mondli Ngcobo | |||
Kelly Khumalo chronology | ||||
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Singles from From a God to a King | ||||
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From a God to a King is the tenth studio album by South African singer Kelly Khumalo, released on 14 February 2023 through Universal Music South Africa. [1] Production was handled by Mondli Ngcobo. [1]
The Standard edition of From a God to a King was released on 14 February 2023.
To further promote the album Khumalo performed her first annual Gospel Explosion Concert from 15–16 April at Johannesburg's Lyric Theatre. [2] [3]
On 28 April, following the success of the two dates, she added one more date that was held at Vaal on 28 May. [4]
In late August 2022, Kelly announced the From a God to a King tour, which began on 17 September, Carnival City, Boksburg. [5] [6]
The album's lead single, "Bazokhuluma" featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi was released on 4 November 2022. [7]
From a God to a King's deluxe edition was released on 31 May 2024.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Akathintwa" | 5:15 |
2. | "Uzoma" | 4:13 |
3. | "Ngisize" (featuring Sbu Soule) | 4:42 |
4. | "Uyathandwa" | 4:59 |
5. | "Mina Nawe" (featuring Mondli Ngcobo) | 3:29 |
6. | "Isivikelo" (featuring Mbuso Khoza) | 5:53 |
7. | "Bazokhuluma" (featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi) | 5:44 |
Total length: | 34:15 |
No. | Title | Length |
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8. | "Amazwi" | 4:02 |
9. | "Ngibambe" | 4:51 |
10. | "Emaweni" | 4:50 |
Total length: | 47:58 |
Credits for From a God to a King are adapted from AllMusic. [8]
From a God to a King received two nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Best Afro-Pop Album at 29th South African Music Awards.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2023 | From a God to a King | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Best Afro-Pop Album | Nominated |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
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South Africa | 14 February 2023 | Universal Music | Standard | ||
31 May 2024 | Deluxe |