Isibuko

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Isibuko
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Studio album by
Sjava
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2023 (2023-01-27)
Recorded2018-2022 [1]
Length60:13 (Standard Edition)
60:29 (Deluxe Edition)
Label 1020 Cartel
Producer
  • Delayde
  • Jahcool
  • Vuyo Manyike
  • Juda Ngwenya
  • Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi
  • Webmoms
  • Zadok
Sjava chronology
Umqhele
(2018)		Isibuko
(2023)

Isibuko is a third studio album by South African singer Sjava, released through 1020 Cartel on January 27, 2023. [2] Production was handled by his frequent producer Ruff. The album also features artists such as Emtee, Saudi, Anzo, Sampa the Great, Lolli Native, Delayde, Nontokozo Mkhize, Vernotile, Dumakahle, Q Twins, Umzulu Phaqa, Shwi and Mzukulu.

Contents

It reached number one in South Africa and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Sjava released a deluxe version of the album, titled Isibuko (Deluxe) on May 10, 2024, which includes the original album's 18 tracks along with 4 new ones. With features from A-Reece, K-Shine, Sastii, LaCabra, Lowfeye and Blue Pappi.

Commercial performance

Isibuko upon its release became the most streamed album surpassing 7.7 million streams in less than 7 days across all digital streaming platforms and garnned over 20.3 million streams after 3 weeks. [3] [4] [5]

As of July 2023, Isibuko has garnered over 42 million digital streams. [6]

Awards

Isibuko was nominated for Best Afrosoul Pop at the 2023 Metro FM Awards. [7] Also the album earned 4 nominations at 29th South African Music Awards. [8]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2023
Isibuko
Best Afrosoul PopNominated
Male Artist of the YearNominated
Album of the YearNominated
Best Produced AlbumNominated
Best Engineered AlbumNominated
Best Afro Pop AlbumWon

Track listing

Isibuko — Standard Edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Thixo" (with Nontokozo Mkhize)
  • Juda Ngwenya
  • Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi
  • Vuyo Manyike
  • Ngwenya
  • Nkosi
  • Manyike
4:12
2."Ubuhle Bendalo"
  • Makhubo
  • Karum Nesta Cooper
  • Joe Maurice Mawson
  • Manyike
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:42
3."Ukube Ngangazi"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:10
4."Time"MakhuboNkosiNkosi3:50
5."Amaphiko" (with Saudi)
  • Makhubo
  • Anele Mbishe
NkosiNkosi4:21
6."Amavaka"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:42
7."Grounding" (with Delayde)Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
4:54
8."My Life" (with Emtee and Lolli Native)
NkosiNkosi4:00
9."Iphisi"Makhubo
  • Nkosi
  • Tshupo Khutsoane
  • Nkosi
  • Zadok
3:28
10."Dudlu"MakhuboNkosiNkosi4:30
11."Ungavumi" (with Saudi and Sampa the Great)
  • Nkosi
  • Jahcool
 4:58
12."Amakhehla" (with Udumakahle and Anzo featuring Vernotile)
  • Makhubo
  • Andile Ngubeni
NkosiNkosi4:13
13."Isoka" (with Q Twins and Mzukulu)
  • Makhubo
  • Sfanele Zulu
NkosiNkosi4:38
14."Amanxeba"MakhuboNkosi
  • Nkosi
  • Delayde
2:51
15."Akabuye" (with Mzukulu and Inkos'yamagcokama)
  • Makhubo
  • Zulu
  • Scebi Dlamini
NkosiNkosi5:28
16."Ithuna" (with Shwi)
  • Makhubo
  • Mandla Xaba
NkosiNkosi4:11
17."Inhlonipho" (with Umzulu Phaqa and Webmoms)
  • Makhubo
  • Sphiwe Moya
NkosiNkosi4:28
18."Peace"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Manyike
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
  • Manyike
2:41
Total length:60:13
Isibuko — Deluxe Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
19."Typhoon" (Sjava, Qwellers featuring Sastii, LaCabra, Lowfeye and Blue Pappi)Makhubo
Tinashe Freddie Jnr Magidi		Young Tune4:36
20."Race" (Sjava, A-Reece and K-Shine)Makhubo, NkosiRuff4:50
21."Ngibongiseni"Makhubo
Mawson
Cooper
Mawande Nzima		Drunk Urameshi2:36
22."Could Have Been"Makhubo
Mawson
Cooper		Webmons
Delayde		4:06
Total length:60:29

Promotion

Sjava announced Isibuko Tour to promote his album, first leg includes 3 dates; 18 March, State Theatre, 6 May, Cradle Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg and 27 May, Play House Theatre, Durban. [9]

Towards the end of March 2024, Sjava announced second leg of Isibuko Tour to be held on 22 June in Durban, Playhouse Theatre, followed by two nights at the Johannesburg Theatre on 12 and 13 July. [10] [11]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA) [12] Platinum20,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
RegionDateFormat(s)LabelEdition(s)Ref.
South AfricaJanuary 27, 2023 1020 Cartel Standard [13]
May 10, 2024Deluxe [14]

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