| Ukhamba | ||||
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| Studio album by Inkabi Zezwe | ||||
| Released | May 12, 2023 (2023-05-12) | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Africa | |||
| Producer | Xowla Ruff | |||
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Ukhamba is the debut studio album by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe, released on May 12, 2023, through Warner Music. It was produced by Xowla and Ruff.
It debuted at number one in both South Africa and Swaziland.
Background and recording
The album is a one-time collaborative album, released under Warner Music. The recording began on the fourth quarter of 2022, recorded in Bergville for entire two weeks.
Commercial performance
Ukhamba debuted number one in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively.
Accolades
At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards, Ukhamba received two nominations for Best Produced Album and Best African Pop. In addition, the album received a nomination for Best Afro-Pop album at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ukhamba | Best African Pop | Nominated |
| Best Produced Album | Nominated | ||
| Best Afro-Pop album | Nominated |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro (Inkabi Zezwe)" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Khaya Lami" | 4:16 |
| 3. | "Siyabonga" | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Omunye" | 4:46 |
| 5. | "Umbayimbayi" | 3:50 |
| 6. | "Uthando Lunye" | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Emaphusheni" | 3:24 |
| 8. | "Slow Jam sase Bergville" | 3:00 |
| 9. | "Isikhwele" | 5:32 |
| 10. | "Sayona" | 3:48 |
| 11. | "Ilanga" | 3:34 |
| 12. | "Impumelelo" | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 48:00 | |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA) | Gold | 15,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 12 May 2023 | Standard | Warner Music |
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