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| Studio album by Nomfundo Moh | ||||
| Released | May 26, 2023 | |||
| Length | 54:00 | |||
| Label | Universal Music | |||
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Ugcobo is the second studio album by South African singer and songwriter Nomfundo Moh, released on May 26, 2023 through Universal Music. [1] [2] [3]
Moh explores themes of love, healing, and growth. [3]
Moh announced her second studio album Ugcobo and its lead single "Amalobolo" featuring Big Zulu in March 2023. [4]
Ugcobo became her first album to amassed 1 million streams less than a week of its release. [5] [6]
Ugcobo received nomination for Album of the Year at Africa Entertainment Awards. Also nominated for Afrimma Album of the Year at 2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ugcobo | Album of the Year | Pending | [7] |
| Afrimma Album of the Year | Nominated | [8] |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Noyana (Intro)" (Bongani Sax) | 3:03 |
| 2. | "Uthando Lunye" | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Umjolo O Healthy" (Afrotraction) | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Isithombe" | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Nanini" (Simmy) | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Amalobolo" (Big Zulu) | 4:20 |
| 7. | "Umncele" | 3:04 |
| 8. | "Ndaba Zabantu" | 4:17 |
| 9. | "Muntu Wesemzini" | 4:36 |
| 10. | "Ilifa" | 3:51 |
| 11. | "Wamqoma Kanjani" (Ntencane) | 4:11 |
| 12. | "Moya Wami" (Naxion Cross) | 4:06 |
| 13. | "Ingoma" | 3:24 |
| 14. | "Ugcobo The Anointing (Outro)" | 2:38 |
| Total length: | 54:00 | |
Credits are adapted from AllMusic. [9]
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | May 26, 2023 | Digital download, streaming | Standard | Universal |
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