"Run Jozi (Godly)" | ||||
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Single by AKA featuring K.O | ||||
from the album Levels | ||||
Released | 24 April 2014 | |||
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Length | 4:41 | |||
Label | SME Africa (on behalf of Vth Season) | |||
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Producer(s) | Tweezy | |||
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K.O singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Run Jozi (Godly) [Official video]" on YouTube | ||||
Behind the Scene | ||||
"Run Jozi - BTS" on YouTube | ||||
Official audio | ||||
"Run Jozi (Godly) [Official audio]" on YouTube |
"Run Jozi (Godly)" is a lead single by South African rapper and songwriter AKA from his second studio album Levels (2014). It features guest appearance from K.O,uncredited vocals from Yanga, [1] and production from Tweezy. [2] It was released on 24 June 2014 through Vth Season with exclusive license from SME Africa. [3] [4]
The single was certified Gold in South Africa, [5] in 2015 it was nominated for Best Collaboration at the South African Music Awards, [6] and lost to "Caracara" by K.O. [7] [8]
Region | Certification |
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South Africa (RISA) [5] | Gold |
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2014 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Best Collaboration | "Run Jozi (Godly)" | Won | [9] |
2015 | South African Music Awards | Best Collaboration | Nominated | [7] [6] | |
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