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Ghetto King is the third studio album by South African singer Zakes Bantwini. [1] It was released on 3 December 2021, by Mayonie Production and Paradise Sound System. [2] [3] BlaQRhythm, DeeTheGeneral, Drega, Karyendasoul, Khetha, Mthunzi, Nana Atta, Nomkhosi, Skillz, and Skye Wanda appear as guest artists.
"Osama" was released as the album's lead single on 10 September 2021. [4] The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts. [5]
Magnetic Magazine wrote; "Ghetto King is a long and sometimes slow burn, but the payoffs are worth it". [6]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Ghetto King | Best Dance Album | Nominated | [7] |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Best Engineered Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Male Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Ghetto King received four nominations for Best Dance Album, Best Engineered Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year at the 28th ceremony of South African Music Awards. [8]
In late January 2022, Ghetto King surpassed 50 million streams. [9]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Abantu" (Zakes Bantwini, Karyendasoul featuring Nana Atta) | 6:46 |
| 2. | "Girl in the Mirror" (featuring Skye Wanda) | 6:57 |
| 3. | "Bawo" (featuring Amanda Black) | 8:02 |
| 4. | "Uzalo" (featuring Nomkhosi and Olefied Khetha) | 6:46 |
| 5. | "2am in Space" | 7:15 |
| 6. | "Amanga" (Da Capo Remix; featuring Nana Atta) | 8:21 |
| 7. | "Osama" (with Kasango) | 6:49 |
| 8. | "Dutywa To Kwamashu" (with Drega) | 7:20 |
| 9. | "Lesson" (featuring Deethegeneral) | 5:30 |
| 10. | "Kumnyama" (featuring Mthunzi) | 7:13 |
| 11. | "GOAT" (with Skillz) | 8:15 |
| Total length: | 60:19 | |
All credits adapted from AllMusic. [10]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 3 December 2021 | Standard | Mayonie Production CC | [11] |
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