Ugcobo

Ugcobo
Studio album by Nomfundo Moh
Released	May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
Length	54:00
Label	Universal Music
Nomfundo Moh chronology
Amagama (2022) Ugcobo (2023) Twenty Four (2024)

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]

Background

Moh announced her second studio album Ugcobo and its lead single "Amalobolo" featuring Big Zulu in March 2023. ^[4]

Commercial performance

Ugcobo became her first album to amass 1 million streams less than a week of its release. ^{[5] [6]}

Accolades

Ugcobo received nomination for Album of the Year at Africa Entertainment Awards. It was also nominated for Afrimma Album of the Year at 2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards. In addition the album also received nomination for African Pop Album at 2024 Metro FM Music Awards. At the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards, the album received a nomination for Best Afro Pop Album. ^[7]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2023	Ugcobo	Album of the Year	Nominated	[8]
	Afrimma Album of the Year	Nominated	[9]
2024	Best African Pop	Nominated	[10]
	Best Afro Pop Album	Nominated	[7]

Critical reception

Year-end lists

Select year-end rankings of Ugcobo

Critic/Publication	List	Rank	Ref.
African Folder	10 Best African Albums	1	[11]

Track listing

Standard Edition

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

Personnel

Credits are adapted from AllMusic. ^[12]

• Afro'traction - Primary Artist
• Naxion Cross - Primary Artist, Producer
• Eddy Khumalo - Composer, Producer
• Celimpilo Manyathi - Composer, Producer
• Nomfundo Moh - Composer, Primary Artist
• Mzwandile Moya - Composer
• Ntencane - Primary Artist
• Bongane Sax - Primary Artist, Saxophone
• Simmy - Primary Artist
• Martin Manqoba Sosibo - Composer
• Jaiva Zimnike - Primary Artist
• Senzo Zondi - Composer
• Big Zulu - Primary Artist, Rap
• Sphesihle Zulu - Primary Artist

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label	Ref.
South Africa	May 26, 2023	Digital download, streaming	Standard	Universal

References

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2. "Nomfundo Moh showcase her remarkable growth in new album Ugcobo". Slikour On Life. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
3. Gumede, Bongeka (2 June 2023). "The anointing of Nomfundo Moh". Mail and Guardian. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
4. Moloi, Atlehang (2023-09-03). "Nomfundo Moh Announces Her Forthcoming Studio Album, 'Ugcobo'". Slikour On Life.
5. Mukandila, Johana (6 June 2023). "Nomfundo Moh's album Ugcobo hits over one million streams in 7 days". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
6. Komisah, Zuko (12 June 2023). "Nomfundo Moh's album "Ugcobo" surpasses 1 million stream". Kaya959. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
7. "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
8. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2023-09-15). "Africa Entertainment Awards USA 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
9. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2023-09-18). "African Muzik Magazine Awards announce 2023 winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
10. "Tyla leads Metro FM Awards nominations followed by Kabza De Small and Tyler ICU". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
11. Anifowose, Bomi (5 July 2023). "10 Best African Albums Released In 2023 So Far". African Folder. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
12. "Nomfundo Moh - Ugcobo Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic .