Makhadzi discography

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Makhadzi discography
Studio albums6
EPs1
Singles26

Singer and songwriter Makhadzi has released six studio albums and one extended play (EP).

Contents

Matorokisi was released on 1 November 2019 and debuted at number two in South Africa. Her third studio album Kokovha was released on 16 October 2020. It debuted number one in South Africa and certified 2× platinum in South Africa. African Queen was released on 3 September 2021 as her fourth studio album, and was certified Gold. Its lead single Ghanama featuring Prince Benza and King Monada was certified double platinum in South Africa.

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
SA
Shumela Venda
Matorokisi
  • Released: 1 November 2019
  • Label:
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
2
Kokovha [1]
  • Released: 16 October 2020 [2]
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
African Queen
  • Released: 3 September 2021 [3]
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
  • RISA: Gold [4]
Africa Queen 2.0
  • Released: 18 November 2022
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
Mbofholowo
  • Released: 22 September 2023 [5]
  • Label: Makhadzi Entertainment
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
1
  • RISA: Platinum [6]

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleEP detailsCertification
Pain Ya Jealous
  • Released: 1 April 2022
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
  • RISA: Gold [7]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
"Matorokisi" (featuring DJ Call Me)2019Matorokisi
"Tshikwama" (featuring Master KG)
"Red Card"2021
  • RISA: Platinum [8]
Kokovha
"Tchukutsha" (featuring Lady Du)2021African Queen
"Mjolo"
(featuring Mlindo the Vocalist)
  • RISA: 2× Platinum [9]
"Ghanama" (featuring Prince Benza)
"Connection" (featuring Kabza De Small)
  • RISA: Gold [8]
"Makhwapheni" (featuring Mr Bow)
  • RISA: Gold
"Ma Yellow Bone" (featuring Prince Benza)
  • RISA: Platinum [8]
"Beke Le Beke" Vee Mampeezy
  • RISA: Gold
"Gidimani" (featuring Cassper Nyovest and Mr Brown)
  • RISA: Platinum [8]
"Salungano" (featuring Kabza De Small)
  • RISA: Platinum [8]
"Kolongonya"
  • RISA: Gold
"Zwivhuya" (featuring Jon Deliger)
"MaGear" (featuring Mr Brown, Master Hazard)2022Non-album singles
"Letswai" (featuring Ba Bethe Gashaozen)2024
  • RISA: Gold [6]
"Number 1" (featuring Iyanya, Prince Benza)1
  • RISA: 2× Platinum [6]

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