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Inkabi Nation
''Inkabi Nation'' is a studio album by South African artists Big Zulu Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor. He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016. He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 ..., Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube and Lwah Ndlunkulu, released on September 9, 2022 through Nkabi Records. Background In early September 2022, Big Zulu announced the album's release date and final track listing on Instagram. Awards The album earned a nomination for Best Traditional Album at 29th South African Music Awards. , - , 2023 , ''Inkabi Nation'' , Best Traditional Album , Track listing Release and singles "Voicemail" by Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as the album's lead single on June 24, 2022. The song peaked at number one on Apple Music in South Africa. The standard edition of the album was rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Zulu
Siyabonga Nene (born 7 April 1986), known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor. He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016. He signed a record deal with Universal Music in 2015 and Zulu released his debut album, ''Ushun Wenkabi'' (2018) and '' Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe'' (2019). Zulu's third studio album '' Ichwane Lenyoka'' (2021), spawned three chart-topping singles " Mali Eningi", "Inhlupheko" and "Umuzi eSandton". Its lead single "Mali Eningi", was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Zulu also appeared in the television shows ''Isibaya'', ''One Mic'' (2017-2020), ''Uzalo'' (2020) and ''Isithembiso''. His accolades include seven South African Hip Hop Awards, and one South African Music Award. Early life Siyabonga Nene was born and raised in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. He grew up listening to Maskandi and Isichathamiya music, influenced by Ladysmith Black Mambazo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichwane Lenyoka
''Ichwane Lenyoka'' is the third studio album by South African rapper Big Zulu. It was released by Nkabi Records on 3 September 2021 in South Africa. The album features Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, ProKid, Xola, Kwazi, Cofi, Nhlanhla Mhlongo, Ami Faku, Siya Ntuli, Samthing Soweto, Sjava, Aubrey Qwana, Mnqobi Yazo, Zuluboy, Intaba Yase Dubai and Riky Rick. The album debuted number 1 in South Africa. Background Zulu announced album via his twitter account on January 20, 2021. Singles " Mali Eningi" (featuring South African singer Ntaba Yase Dubai and South African rapper Riky Rick) was released in South Africa on 20 November 2020 as the album's lead single. The second single, "Inhlupheko" (featuring South African singer Mduduzi Ncube), was released on 11 March 2021. The song reached number 1 on the SA iTunes charts. Third single "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu, was released on July 9, 2021. Track listing Accolades At the 2021 South African Hip Hop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lwah Ndlunkulu
Lwandile Mtshali, professionally known as Lwah Ndlunkulu or Lwah The Ndlunkulu is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, having signed a record deal with Nkabi Records released her debut single "Ithuba", which became her first biggest song and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Career Lwandile Mtshali was born and raised Hluhluwe, she relocated to Johannesburg, Gauteng to her mother's house while she was studying Grade 11 in 2020. She got a job at Hillbrow Radio Station as a radio presenter prior working at a club situated at Maboneng. While she was working at the club she met music producer Celza and invited her to visit Nkabi Records prior signing a record deal. Lwah signed a record deal and made her debut on Big Zulu's single "Umuzi eSandton" which appeared on ''Ichwane Lenyoka''. The song reached number 1 in South Africa . "Home" featuring Sjava was released 2021. Lwah apperead on a joint albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
29th South African Music Awards
The 29th Annual South African Music Awards is the 29th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony was aired live on SABC 1 on November 18, 2023 hosted by DJ Sabby and Nomalanga Shozi at SunBet Arena. Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube. The late AKA leads the nominees with 7 nominations for his posthumous album '' Mass Country'', ahead of K.O with six nominations. Background 29th South African Music Awards delayed due to financial difficulties, unlike other years nominations are announced on the first quarter. Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube at Soweto State Theater. The ceremony was planned to be held at Durban ICC Arena on November 18 and broadcast live on SABC 1. Later was announced that the venue is changed to Sun Bet Arena. Winners and nominees Below is the full list of nominees. Winners are listed first bold face. Special Awards Rest of Africa Award * Sad Romance – CKay * Timeless †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lead Single
A lead single (also known as a debut single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date. Release strategies Artists often choose songs that are more up-tempo, yet representative of the album's sound, as lead singles. Such songs are often catchier and attract the attention of listeners. The subsequent single might then be slower in tempo, in order to demonstrate the range of the album. Female vocalists like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera often maintain a formula of an up-tempo first lead single with a slow ballad follow-up. For example, two singles were released by Miley Cyrus before her album ''Bangerz'' - an up-tempo track called, "We Can't Stop" was released as the first single, and a slow-ballad song, "Wrecking Ball" as the second. This was a successful practice of 1980s heavy metal bands. Girls Aloud chose to use " The Show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |