Ichwane Lenyoka Explained

Ichwane Lenyoka
Type:Studio
Artist:Big Zulu
Cover:Ichwane Lenyoka.jpg
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Label:Nkabi Records
Producer:Gobi Beast
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Xola
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Thabiso Manama
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Ichwane Lenyoka is the third studio album by South African rapper Big Zulu.[1] It was released by Nkabi Records on 3 September 2021 in South Africa.[2] The album features Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, ProKid, Xola, Kwazi, Cofi, Nhlanhla Mhlongo, Ami Faku, Siya Ntuli, Samthing Soweto, Sjava, Aubrey Qwana, Mnqobi Yazo, Zuluboy, Intaba Yase Dubai and Riky Rick.[3]

The album debuted number 1 in South Africa.

Background

Zulu announced album via his twitter account on January 20, 2021.[4] [5]

Singles

"Mali Eningi" (featuring South African singer Ntaba Yase Dubai and South African rapper Riky Rick) was released in South Africa on 20 November 2020 as the album's lead single.

The second single, "Inhlupheko" (featuring South African singer Mduduzi Ncube), was released on 11 March 2021. The song reached number 1 on the SA iTunes charts.[6]

Third single "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu, was released on July 9, 2021.[7]

Accolades

At the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards, Ichwane Lenyoka won Album of the Year and Best Male.[8] |-|rowspan="2"|2021| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Ichwane Lenyoka| Album of the Year ||-| Best Male|

Commercial performance

Ichwane Lenyoka debuted number one on iTunes Hip hop/rap charts.[9]

Personnel

All credits are adapted from Genius and AllMusic.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Big Zulu on latest album 'Ichwane Lenyoka' and staying rooted to his culture. Kedibone. Modise. September 4, 2021. Independent Online.
  2. Web site: Big Zulu Finally Drops 'Ichwane Lenyoka' Album Slikouronlife. Theo. Manjo. Slikouronlife. 3 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Big Zulu Drops New 'Ichwane Lenyoka' Album [Listen] Hype Magazine ]. Hype Magazine. 2022-02-13. 2021-09-03.
  4. Web site: Big Zulu Hints at Dropping a New Album for His 'Nkabi Nation'. 2022-01-20. Thando . Mpembe. 2022-09-08. Briefly.
  5. Web site: Big Zulu Teases An Album Drop For The 'Nkabi Nation'. Entertainment South Africa. 2022-01-21.
  6. Web site: Big Zulu's New Epic Single 'Inhlupheko' Hits Number 1 on iTunes . en. Briefly. Mxolisi. Mngadi. 24 March 2021.
  7. Web site: Big Zulu Releases "Umuzi Esandton" (Feat. Lwah The Ndlunkulu) Slikouronlife . 9 July 2021. Slikouronlife.
  8. Web site: SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners - NY DJ Live . NY DJ Live. 2021-12-11. Ebenezer . Donkoh. 2021-12-10.
  9. Web site: Halala: Big Zulu's 'iChwane Lenyoka' Album Outperforms Drake and Kendrick Lamar on iTunes Charts - Briefly.co.za. Briefly.co.za. 2022-02-28. 2020-10-20. Nonhlanhla. Pongwana.
  10. Web site: 2022-09-02. 2022-09-03. Slikour On Life. Big Zulu and Inkabi Nation Receive 2 Gold Plaques & 3 Platinum Plagues.
  11. Web site: Big Zulu - Ichwane Lenyoka Lyrics and Tracklist Genius. Genius.
  12. Web site: Ichwane Lenyoka - Big Zulu Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. 2022-03-09.
  13. Web site: Big Zulu - Ichwane Lenyoka - Apple Music. September 3, 2021. en. Apple Music.

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