| Amazulu | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Amanda Black |
| Cover: | Amazulu album cover.png |
| Released: | 11 November 2016 |
| Recorded: | October 2016 |
| Studio: | Ambitiouz Studios |
| Genre: | RnB, afro-soul, soul |
| Length: | 55:58 |
| Label: | Ambitiouz |
| Next Title: | Power |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
Amazulu is the debut studio album of South African singer Amanda Black. It was released on 11 November 2016 through Ambitiouz Entertainment[1] with music production credits from Christer, Ruff, Vuyo Manyike and Lunatik; and additional songwriting credits from Jabulani Makhubo, Christer Kobedi and Sizwe Thabethe.[2] The 14-track album was nominated in five categories each at the 2016 Metro FM Music Awards and at the 23rd edition of the South African Music Awards.[3]
The album was certified platinum three weeks after its release which led Ngwako Malatji of Sunday World to name Amanda Black as "the new queen of ballads".[4]
Credits for Amazulu are adapted from AllMusic.[5]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16th Metro Fm Music Awards | Best African Pop Album | |
| Best Female Album | |||
| 23rd South African Music Awards | Album of the Year | ||
| Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album |