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Zonke
Zonke Dikana (born 11 October 1979), known simply as Zonke, is a South African singer-songwriter and record producer. Her rise to stardom came in 2011 following the release of her third album, ''Ina Ethe'', which was certified double platinum and was nominated at the 18th South African Music Awards. In 2013, she recorded and released ''Give and Take Live'', which was certified gold just two months after its release and earned her a place in the Channel O list of "Africa's Top 10 Female Singing Sensations". In September 2015, Zonke released '' Work of Heart'', her fifth album, to critical acclaim with nominations in several categories at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards and 22nd South African Music Awards. She signed a record deal to Sony Music Entertainment in 2013. On 15 June 2018, she released '' L.O.V.E'', her fifth studio album, with Sony. Early life and education Zonke was born in KwaZakhele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Her father, Vuyisile Dikana, was a drummer for a group cal ...
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Feelings (Zonke Song)
"Feelings" is a song by South African singer Zonke from her third studio album '' Ina Ethe'' (2011). It was released as the parent record's second single on 12 July 2012 through TMP Entertainment. Solely written and produced by the singer herself, "Feelings" is a jazz song that is accompanied by a combination of African drums and beats. The single was nominated for "Record of the Year" at the 2013 South African Music Awards, but lost to "Kulungile Baba" by Sifiso Ncwane in the category. The accompanying music video was directed and produced by Shawn Borcherding and won the recognition of "Most Gifted Female Video" at the Channel O Music Video Awards, also in 2013. Zonke performed "Feelings" live on several occasions, including as part of the pre-show for select Lionel Richie concerts and during her 2013 Give and Take Live Tour. The live rendition would later be included on her first live album, '' Give and Take Live'' (2013). Background and composition Following the comm ...
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Work Of Heart (Zonke Album)
''Work of Heart'' is the self-produced fourth studio album of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. Released on 11 September 2015 through Sony Entertainment Africa., it is the follow up of her gold-certified live album '' Give and Take Live''. Background On 23 August 2015, Zonke announced the release date, pre-order link, track listing and cover art of the album. Preceding the album's release were two singles titled "Reach It" and "Meet Me in My Dreams", the later a song she dedicated to her older sister Lulu Dikana. ''Work of Heart'' was nominated in two categories at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards and four categories at the 22nd South African Music Awards, winning one. Commercial performance On 15 July 2016, the album was certified platinum. Critical reception Upon its release, ''Work of Heart'' was met to positive critical reviews among local music critics Music journalism (or music criticism) is media criticism and reporting about music topics, includ ...
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Ina Ethe
''Ina Ethe'' is the second studio album of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. Solely produced and written by Zonke, ''Ina Ethe'' was released on 1 October 2011 through TMP Entertainment. Commercial reception Upon its release, ''Ina Ethe'' was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with over 80, 000 units sold. The album was also nominated in three music categories at the 18th South African Music Awards. Critical reception ''Ina Ethe'' was received to positive reviews among music critics. It was rated 4 stars out of 5 by ''Channel O Channel O is a South African-based music channel which first started transmission in 1997. Its main concept is African music in Africa and the diaspora. Channel O can be accessed via DStv, a satellite pay TV service for pan-African households. T ...'', with the critic further stating that the album "sounds like it was definitely made for consumption and listening.". Zamani Khethelo of ''Just ...
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Reach It
"Reach It" is a song by South African singer and record producer Zonke. It was released as one of the lead singles from her 2015 studio album ''Work of Heart ''Work of Heart'' is the eleventh studio album by English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper and was first released in 1982. History The original album was released on Harper's own label, Public Records, formed with Mark T ...''. Live performances During the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Zonke performed a live rendition of "Reach It" along with another single titled "S.O.S (Release Me)". Release history Accolades References External links * {{Zonke 2015 songs Zonke songs ...
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Give And Take Live
''Give and Take (Live)'' is a live album by South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. It was recorded on 5 July 2013 at the Lyric Centre, Golden Reef City, Johannesburg Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a megacity, and is one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. According to Dem ... and features live performances recorded from 2007 to 2012. Commercial reception ''Give and Take (Live)'' was certified gold upon selling over 20,000 units sold under two months. Track listing Release history Accolades References {{Zonke Zonke albums 2013 live albums Live albums by South African artists ...
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25th South African Music Awards
The 25th Annual South African Music Awards ceremony was held at the Sun City Arena in North West on June 1, 2019. It aired live on SABC 1. The show was hosted by Bob Mabena, Melanie Bala, Twasa Seoke and hip-hop star Khuli Chana. The list of nominees was announced on April 25, 2019. HHP, TKZee & Mango Groove received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this years show. Winners and nominees Nominees are as listed below. Winners are in bold. ;Album of the Year *Sjava – Umqhele ** Black Coffee – Music is King ** Black Motion – Moya Wa Taola **Vusi Nova – Manyan-nyan **Zonke – L.O.V.E ;Female Artist of the Year *Sho Madjozi – Limpopo Champions League **Busiswa – Summer Life **Kelly Khumalo – Unleashed **Lebo Sekgobela – Umusa **Zonke - L.O.V.E ;Male Artist of the Year * Black Coffee – Music is King **Anatii – IYEZA **Nakhane – You will not die **Sjava - Umqhele **Thokozani Langa - Iyabuza Induna ;Newcomer of the Year *Sho Madjozi – Limpopo Champions ...
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Soulitary
''Soulitary'' is the debut studio album of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. The album was released in December 2006 in Germany, Japan and Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical .... Track listing # "Listen" # "Betta Days" # "Wena Wedna" # "Groove Train" D M' Baye) # "I Wanna Thank You" # "Someday" # "Only You" # "Soulitary" # "It's Love" # "Phaphama" # "How Long" # "Across 110th Street" # "Take Me There" # "Ngena" # "Walk On" (D M' Baye) # "How Can I Say" # "Music" # "Someday (Remix)" (Bonus) Release history References {{Authority control 2006 debut albums Zonke albums ...
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15th Metro FM Music Awards
The 15th installment of the annual Metro FM Music Awards is an award ceremony that celebrates excellence in the South African music industry by honouring musicians who did exceedingly well in their field throughout 2015. The show first aired on SABC 1 on February 27, 2016. The winner in each category will receive a R100,000 prize for each category they win. Metro FM is investing in musicians; building wealth and benefiting financially from their trade over and above the artistic recognition that comes with the MMA's coveted statuette. This will be the first installment of the award show to include a new category, namely the Pan-African Category. Nathi and Sphectacular & DJ Naves led the nominations with five each, followed by Riky Rick and Emtee with four nominations each, and AKA, Fifi Cooper and Black Coffee with three nominations each. Emtee Mthembeni Ndevu, better known by his stage name Emtee (stylized as eMTee) is a South African rapper. He was born in Matatiele and ...
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Life, Love 'n Music
''Life, Love 'n Music'' is the second studio album of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. It was released on 1 January 2007 through Kalawa Jazmee Records Kalawa Jazmee Records is an independent record label based in South Africa. The label is known for its contribution to the development of the Kwaito genre of music in South Africa. Artists * Oskido * Professor * Mandla Mofokeng * Trompies .... Preceding its release were two singles titled " Ekhaya" and "Nomanyange" with the former going on to be nominated in the "Record of the Year" category at the 14th South African Music Awards. Track listing Release history Accolades References {{Authority control 2007 albums Zonke albums Kalawa Jazmee Records albums ...
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22nd South African Music Awards
The 22nd Annual South African Music Awards was held on 4 June 2016 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa and was hosted by Somizi Mhlongo and Thando Thabethe. The nominees were announced on 21 April 2016 with Nathi, Emtee, Zonke Dikana, and Riky Rick topping the list with four nominations each. Nathi garnered the most awards with five while Black Coffee came closest by claiming four awards. Performers * Moneoa * Loki Rothman * Jabu Hlongwane * Wouter Kellerman * AKA * Da L.E.S * Nasty C * Emtee * Fifi Cooper * Nathi * DJ Ganyani * DJ Merlon * Revolution * Prince Kaybee * Dreamteam * Big Nuz * Thee Legacy song they performed * Raheem Kemet * Lakota Silva * Nakhane Toure * 24 Skies * Thokozani Langa * Khuzani * Saarkies * The Fraternity * Andriette * Pierre Rossouw * iFANi * DJ Fortee * DJ Sliqe * Mobi Dixon Winners and nominees Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold ...
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Metro FM Music Awards
The 15th installment of the annual Metro FM Music Awards is an award ceremony that celebrates excellence in the South African music industry by honouring musicians who did exceedingly well in their field throughout 2015. The show first aired on SABC 1 on February 27, 2016. The winner in each category will receive a R100,000 prize for each category they win. Metro FM is investing in musicians; building wealth and benefiting financially from their trade over and above the artistic recognition that comes with the MMA's coveted statuette. This will be the first installment of the award show to include a new category, namely the Pan-African Category. Nathi and Sphectacular & DJ Naves led the nominations with five each, followed by Riky Rick and Emtee with four nominations each, and AKA, Fifi Cooper and Black Coffee with three nominations each. Emtee is the biggest winner of the event, having won in four categories. AKA Aka, AKA or a.k.a. may refer to: * "Also known as", used to in ...
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Channel O Music Video Awards
Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, once known as Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards, are Pan-African music awards organised by South Africa -based Channel O television channel. The awards were first held in 2003 under the name Reel Music Video Awards. Since 2005 the awards have been held annually. The winners are voted by Channel O's viewers across the continent. 2003 TITLE: - Reel Music Video Awards VENUE: - M-Net Randburg Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa. HOSTS: - CATEGORIES: - 23 in total SPECIAL RECOGNITION: - Fela Kuti (Nigeria) 2004 No awards ceremony was held in this year. 2005 TITLE: - African Music Video Awards VENUE: - Johannesburg Civic Center, South Africa HOSTS: - SPECIAL RECOGNITION: - Hugh Masekela (South Africa) 2006 TITLE: - Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards VENUE: - Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg, South Africa HOSTS: - David Kau (South Africa) and Channel O VJs SPECIAL RECOGNITION: - Zola (South Africa) WINNERS: - *Best Ma ...
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