Empini Explained

Empini
Type:	Single
Album:	The Voice of Africa
Recorded:	2020
Studio:	Universal Music
Genre:	Afro-Pop
Producer:	Mondli Ngcobo
Prev Title:	Dance Comigo
Prev Year:	2018
Next Title:	Bazokhuluma
Next Year:	2022

"Empini" is a song by South African singer Kelly Khumalo from her studio album, The Voice of Africa. It was released on June 19, 2020, as the lead single from the album.^[1] The song was written and produced by Mondli Ngcobo.

The song was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Commercial performance

The song peaked number one on South Africa Afro Pop Music charts.^[2]

At 27th South African Music Awards, "Empini" was nominated for Record of the Year (fan-voted).! |-|2020|"Empini"|Record Of The Year | |^[3]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming

1. "Empini"  – 4:49

Personnel

"Empini" credits are adapted from AllMusic.^[4]

• Kelly Khumalo - Vocals, Primary Artist, Composer
• Mondli Ngcobo - Composer, Producer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kelly Khumalo on her new single and how she deals with tension . Sowetan LIVE. 2022-01-22. Sanet . Oberholzer . 2020-06-19.
2. Web site: Kelly Khumalo enjoys number one song success — The Citizen . The Citizen. 2021-11-21. 2020-10-28.
3. News: Here's the full list of the SAMA winners Drum. 31 July 2021. South Africa . News24. Qhama. Dayile. 2022-01-22.
4. Web site: Empini - Kelly Khumalo Credits AllMusic . AllMusic. 2022-01-22.
5. Web site: Empini - Single by Kelly Khumalo on Apple Music. Apple Music. 2020-06-19. 2022-01-22.