Buyelekhaya Explained

Buyelekhaya
Type:studio
Artist:Nathi
Cover:Buyelekhaya cover.jpeg
Recorded:2013 - 2015
Genre:afrosoul, Afropop
Label:Muthaland
Producer:Various
Next Title:Umbulelo Wam
Next Year:2016

Buyelekhaya is the debut studio album by Nathi, a South African recording artist. It was released on 10 March 2015 under Muthaland Entertainment.[1] The tracks "Nomvula" and "Noba Ngumama" were released as singles.

Commercial performance

Upon the release of Buyelekhaya, the album went platinum within six weeks of its release and subsequently triple platinum,[2] receiving positive critical reviews among music critics.[3]

Accolades

At the South African Afro Music Awards Buyelekhaya was nominated for Best Afro Album.[4] |-|2017|Buyelekhaya| Best Afro Album||}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nathi’s album goes platinum. Tru FM. 2 September 2015. 8 June 2016.
  2. News: Nathi Mankayi: From prison to stardom. Sunday World. Raba. Buchule. 21 October 2015. 8 June 2016.
  3. News: Jukebox Thursday: Nathi’s Buyelekhaya review. The Citizen. Phaladi. Batlile. 20 August 2015. 8 June 2016.
  4. Web site: SA: Vusi Nova wins two SAAFMAs Music In Africa . Music In Africa. Ano. Shumba. 24 November 2017.