Amagama Explained

Amagama
Type:	studio
Artist:	Nomfundo Moh
Cover:	NomfundoMoh_Amagama.jpg
Recorded:	2020–2022
Length:
Producer:	Martin Manqoba Sosibo
Next Title:	Ugcobo
Next Year:	2023

Amagama is a debut studio album by South African singer and songwriter Nomfundo Moh, released on January 28, 2022, through Universal Music South Africa.^[1] It was produced by Martin Manqoba Sosibo.

The album was certified platinum in South Africa.

On August 12, 2022, Moh released a deluxe version of the album, titled Amagama (Deluxe), which includes the original album's 13 tracks along with 4 new ones. With features from Sjava, Shekhinah, and Kwesta.

Background

Towards the end of 2020 Moh began working on her debut album and finished recording it in 2021.^[2]

In early January 2022, she revealed release date January 28, 2022, in an interview with Drum.^[2]

Composition

The final 13-track standard edition of Amagama is an Afro-pop record.^[3]

4 bonus tracks were released on Deluxe Edition in August 2022.^[4]

Commercial performance

Amagama was certified platinum in South Africa.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

Accolades

Amagama won Best Afro-Pop Album at the 28th South African Music Awards, received a nominations for Album of the Year both All Africa Music Awards and African Entertainment Awards USA.!|-|rowspan="3"|2022|rowspan="3"|Amagama|Best Afro Pop Album| |^[9] |-|Album of the Year||^[10] |-|Album of the Year ||

Personnel

Credits are adapted from AllMusic.^[11]

• Nomfundo Moh - Composer, Primary Artist
• Martin Manqoba Sosibo - Producer

Releases and singles

Amagama standard edition was released digitally on January 28, 2022.^[12] The album is about 47 minutes and 22 second consisting of 13 tracks.

"Phakade Lami" featuring South African singer Ami Faku and Zimbabwean-born singer Sha Sha was released as third single on October 7, 2021.^[13] It debuted at number 1 on Metro FM Top 40 Charts and number 4 on Most Popular Radio Singles.^[14]

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
South Africa	January 28, 2022	Digital download, Streaming	Standard	Universal
	August 12, 2022		Deluxe

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nomfundo Moh Releases Her Radiant Debut Album "Amagama" Slikouronlife . Slikouronlife. 2022-05-26. Theo . Manjo. 2022-01-28.
2. News: Rising star Nomfundo Moh on the making of her debut album - 'I want to connect with people through music' Drum. South Africa . Drum . 2022-05-26. 2022-01-12. Alutho . Mbendeni.
3. Web site: Ultimate Top 30: Nomfundo Moh 'Dynamite comes in small packages'. kaya959.co.za. Natasha. Archary. 5 February 2022. 2022-06-09.
4. Web site: Nomfundo Moh on her latest offering 'Amagama Deluxe'. 2022-08-25. Mbalenhle . Zuma. SundayWorld. 2022-08-28.
5. Web site: Nomfundo Moh's 'Amagama' Album Receives 7 Plaques. 2022-08-09. Ofentse. Phukubye. Slikour On Life. 2022-09-13.
6. Web site: Nomfundo Moh Celebrates Another Milestone. ZAlebs. May 22, 2023. 2023-06-13.
7. Web site: Nomfundo Moh Receives Plaques For Her Album. SA Music Magazine. 22 May 2023 . 2023-06-13.
8. Web site: Nomfundo Moh emotional as she receives gold and platinum plaques . TshisaLIVE. Constance . Gaanakgomo. 2023-06-13.
9. Web site:
   1. SAMA28 Celebrates Winners Of Night 1
   . ZAlebs. 2022-08-28. 2022-08-28. 2022-08-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20220828064446/https://zalebs.com/top-of-the/sama28-celebrates-winners-of-night-1. dead.
10. Web site: All Africa Music Awards 2022: All the nominees. 2022-09-16. Music in Africa. 2022-05-16. Gabriel Myers . Hansen.
11. Web site: Amagama - Nomfundo Moh Credits AllMusic. All Music. 2022-05-26.
12. Web site: New Music Friday: Nomfundo Moh makes her soulful debut [listen] ]. 2022-01-28. 2022-06-09. Naledi. De Wee. The South African.
13. Web site: Nomfundo Moh: Ami Faku and Sha Sha collabo was a surprise gift. 2022-06-09. Independent Online . 2021-11-20. Shingai . Darangwa.
14. Web site: Risa Landing Page. RiSA. 2022-06-09.