Ukhamba

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Ukhamba
Ukhamba.jpg
Studio album by
Inkabi Zezwe
ReleasedMay 12, 2023 (2023-05-12)
Recorded2022–2023
Label Warner Music Africa
Producer Xowla
Ruff
Sjava chronology
Isibuko
(2023)
Ukhamba
(2023)
YearNominee / workAwardResult
2024UkhambaBest African PopNominated
Best Produced AlbumNominated
Best Afro-Pop albumPending

Track listing

Ukhamba track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Intro (Inkabi Zezwe)"3:40
2."Khaya Lami"4:16
3."Siyabonga"4:28
4."Omunye"4:46
5."Umbayimbayi"3:50
6."Uthando Lunye"3:51
7."Emaphusheni"3:24
8."Slow Jam sase Bergville"3:00
9."Isikhwele"5:32
10."Sayona"3:48
11."Ilanga"3:34
12."Impumelelo"4:38
Total length:48:00

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA) [10] Gold15,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for Ukhamba
RegionDateFormat(s)Edition(s)LabelRef.
South Africa12 May 2023StandardWarner Music

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