| Mbofholowo | ||||
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| Released | 22 September 2023 | |||
| Length | 60:38 | |||
| Label | Makhadzi Entertainment | |||
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Mbofholowo is a studio album by South African singer-songwriter Makhadzi, released on 22 September 2023 through Makhadzi Entertainment. [1]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Makhadzi (Intro)" | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Marotho" (featuring Kabza De Small, MaWhoo, Azana and Sino Msolo) | 7:06 |
| 3. | "Twelve O'clock" | 4:48 |
| 4. | "Movie" (featuring Ntate Stunna, Fortunator and DJ Gun Do SA) | 4:50 |
| 5. | "Mushonga" (featuring Dalom Kids, Ntate Stunna, Lwah Ndlunkulu and Master KG) | 4:40 |
| 6. | "Rea Lwa" | 4:41 |
| 7. | "Tshakhuma" | 4:37 |
| 8. | "Malala Phoo" (featuring Fortunator) | 4:17 |
| 9. | "Wagana Nna" (featuring 2Point1, Gusba Banana and Prince Benza) | 4:48 |
| 10. | "Siyayenza" | 4:48 |
| 11. | "Hodalesa" | 4:19 |
| 12. | "Mapara" | 4:48 |
| 13. | "Ndowela" | 4:23 |
| 14. | "Makhwapheni" | 4:48 |
| 15. | "Johnny" | 4:48 |
| 16. | "Tshiwana" | 4:48 |
| 17. | "Ipase Moto (Malawi)" | 4:48 |
| 18. | "Wedding Day" | 4:48 |
| 19. | "Matodzi" | 4:48 |
| 20. | "Shampopo/Mapara" | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 60:38 | |
Credits for Mbofholowo are adapted from AllMusic. [2]
Mbofholowo received a nomination for Best Traditional Music Album at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Music Awards | 2024 | Best Traditional Music Album | Pending | [3] |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA) [4] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 22 September 2023 | Makhadzi Entertainment | [5] |
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