Ukhamba | ||||
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Studio album by Inkabi Zezwe | ||||
Released | May 12, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
Label | Warner Music Africa | |||
Producer | Xowla Ruff | |||
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Ukhamba is the debut studio album by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe,released on May 12,2023,through Warner Music. [1] [2] It was produced by Xowla and Ruff.
It debuted at number one in both South Africa and Swaziland.
The album is a one-time collaborative album,released under Warner Music. The recording began on the fourth quarter of 2022,recorded in Bergville for entire two weeks. [3]
Ukhamba debuted number one in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively. [4] [5] [6] [7]
At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards,Ukhamba received two nominations for Best Produced Album and Best African Pop. [8]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2024 | Ukhamba | Best African Pop | Nominated |
Best Produced Album | Nominated |
No. | Title | Length |
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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 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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South Africa (RISA) [9] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
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South Africa | 12 May 2023 | Standard | Warner Music |
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