"Osama" is a song by South African singer
Zakes Bantwini
Zakhele Madida (born May 26, 1980) professionally known as Zakes Bantwini, is a South African singer, record producer and businessman. Born from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has worked with fellow musician Black Coffee, ...
and Kasango, released on September 10, 2021, as a
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 s ...
from Bantwini's third studio album ''Ghetto King''. It was produced by Bonga Ntozini, Kasmario Ike Fankis, and
Zakhele Madida.
The song debuted number one in South Africa, where it remained for ten weeks.
An official music video for "Osama" was released on December 31, 2021, directed by Darion 4K.
Within 10 month's of its release, the song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa with more than 120 000 thousand units sold.
Background
Zake's teased "Osama" on his mix playlist at Kunye event, released date was announced via his Twitter account which was set to be released on September 21, 2021. Due to high demand from fans the song was rescheduled to September 10.
Commercial performance
The song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa.
Composition
"Osama" was written by Zakhele Madida, Bonga Ntozini, Nana Atta, and Kasmario Ike Fankis. The song's lyrics discuss protection, wisdom, strength, power and are sung in Glossolalia.
Music video
"Osama" music was released on December 31, 2021.
The music video was directed by Darion 4K.
The videos production team includes Focalistic, Riky Rick, Aubrey Qwana and Manu Worldstar.
The video features South African actor John Kani appears in a brief voice on song's introduction.
As of February 2022, the music video has received over 1 million views on YouTube.
Awards
"Osama" was nominated for Favourite Song at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards. The song won Best Collaboration and SAMRO Highest Airplay Award at the
28th South African Music Awards.
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Certification and sales
Personnel
"Osama" credits adapted from
AllMusic
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* Nana Atta - composer
* Zakhele Madida - composer, producer
* Kasango - primary artist
* Bonga Ntozini - composer, producer
* Kasmario Ike Fankis - composer, producer
References
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2021 singles
2021 songs
Number-one singles in South Africa