''Umqhele'' is the second studio album by South African singer and songwriter
Sjava
Jabulani Hadebe (born 2 December 1983), known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including '' uGugu no Andile'' (2009). He then ro ...
. It was released on December 14, 2018, by
Ambitiouz Entertainment
Ambitiouz Entertainment is a South African independent record label owned and founded by Kgosi Mahumapelo. The label was founded in April 2015 and houses notable acts including, G-Star Da Hustler, Lucky Man, MeekTrapBorn, Kid Tini and Kiddest Gol ...
. The album was produced by MACE and Ruff.
''Umqhele'' debuted at number one in South Africa. The album was named the most streamed South African album of all time by
Apple Music
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.
Background
In early December 2018, he teased the album and captioned, "#UMQHELE 14 DECEMBER 2018", via his Twitter account.
Accolades
At the
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 ...
''Umqhele'' won Best Afro Pop Album, Album of the Year, and nominated for Best Engineered Album.
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Track listing
Personnel
Credits for ''Umqhele'' adapted from
AllMusic
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