| Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe | ||||
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| Released | 13 September 2019 | |||
| Studio | Universal Music | |||
| Length | 48:00 | |||
| Label | Inkabi Records | |||
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Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe is the second studio album by South African rapper Big Zulu. It was released by Inkabi Records on 13 September 2019.
Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe was certified gold and nominated for Best Hip Hop Album at the 26th South African Music Awards. [1]
The album was certified gold in South Africa. [2]
At the South African Hip Hop Awards 2019, Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe was nominated for Album of the Year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe | Album of the Year | Nominated | [3] |
"Ama Million" was released as album's lead single featuring Cassper Nyovest and Musiholiq on 2 August 2019. [4]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe (50 Bars)" | 4:17 |
| 2. | "Vuma Dlozi" (featuring Mnqobi Yazo) | 4:38 |
| 3. | "Ugogo" (featuring Ntsiki Mazwai) | 4:23 |
| 4. | "Lomhlaba Unzima" (featuring Umzukulu) | 4:54 |
| 5. | "Wena Wedwa" (featuring Truhitz) | 3:12 |
| 6. | "On My Mind" (featuring AB Crazy & Fifi Cooper) | 4:26 |
| 7. | "Ubuhle Bakho" (featuring Inkosi Yamagcokama) | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Wema Dlamini" (featuring Kid X & Master D) | 4:50 |
| 9. | "Ak'laleki" (featuring Kwesta) | 4:19 |
| 10. | "Ama Million" (featuring Cassper Nyovest & Musiholiq) | 4:18 |
| 11. | "100 bars" | 4:51 |
| Total length: | 48:00 | |
Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe credits adapted from Genius and All Music. [5] [6]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 13 September 2019 |
| Inkabi Records | Standard | [7] |
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