Osama (song) explained

Osama
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Type:Single
Album:Ghetto King
Recorded:2021
Label:Paradise Sound System
Composer:Bonga Ntozini
Kasmario Ike Fankis
Nana Atta
Producer:Bonga Ntozini
Kasmario Ike Fankis
Zakhele Madida
Prev Title:Your King
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Mama Thula
Next Year:2023

"Osama" is a song by South African singer Zakes Bantwini and Kasango, released on September 10, 2021, as a lead single from Bantwini's third studio album Ghetto King.[1] [2] It was produced by Bonga Ntozini, Kasmario Ike Fankis, andZakhele Madida.[3]

The song debuted number one in South Africa, where it remained for ten weeks.[4] An official music video for "Osama" was released on December 31, 2021, directed by Darion 4K.Within 10 month's of its release, the song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa with more than 120 000 thousand units sold.[5]

Background

Zake's teased "Osama" on his mix playlist at Kunye event, released date was announced via his Twitter account which was set to be released on September 21, 2021.[6] Due to high demand from fans the song was rescheduled to September 10.[7]

Commercial performance

The song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa.[5]

Composition

"Osama" was written by Zakhele Madida, Bonga Ntozini, Nana Atta, and Kasmario Ike Fankis. The song's lyrics discuss protection, wisdom, strength, power and are sung in Glossolalia.[8]

Music video

"Osama" music was released on December 31, 2021.[9] The music video was directed by Darion 4K.[10] The videos production team includes Focalistic, Riky Rick, Aubrey Qwana and Manu Worldstar.

The video features South African actor John Kani appears in a brief voice on song's introduction. As of February 2022, the music video has received over 1 million views on YouTube.[11]

Awards

"Osama" was nominated for Favourite Song at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.[12] The song won Best Collaboration and SAMRO Highest Airplay Award at the 28th South African Music Awards.[13] [14] |-| rowspan="3"|2022| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | "Osama"| Favourite Song| |-| Best Collaboration | |-| Highest Airplay |

Personnel

"Osama" credits adapted from AllMusic.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Music Friday: Zakes Bantwini finally releases the long-awaited summer single, Osama . September 10, 2021 . GQ South Africa.
  2. Web site: Zakes Bantwini's 'Osama' is finally available to the public . The Citizen. September 10, 2021. Lerato. Maimela.
  3. News: Eastern Cape producer played part in Bantwini anthem ‘Osama’. Dispatch LIVE. 2022-04-10. South Africa. Sivenathi . Gosa . 2021-09-20.
  4. News: Zakes Bantwini's Osama holds top spot on RadioMonitor airplay chart for a record-setting 10 weeks Channel . Channel. South Africa. Nikita . Coetzee . 2021-11-10.
  5. Web site: Zakes Bantwini's "Osama" has gone 4 times platinum. 2022-06-20. Entertainment South Africa. Tebogo. Nkabinde. 2022-06-20.
  6. News: Osama - the unreleased Zakes Bantwini song that has SA going wild Channel. Channel . 2022-03-14. Nikita . Coetzee. 2021-08-26 . South Africa .
  7. Web site: WATCH Zakes Bantwini moves ‘Osama’ release date closer after global demand becomes hectic. TimesLIVE. 2022-03-14. Chrizelda . Kekana. 2021-09-01.
  8. Web site: Mumbling days are over: Zakes Bantwini’s ‘Osama’ lyrics are here! [watch]]. The South African. Naledi . de Wee. 2021-10-01.
  9. Web site: Zakes Bantwini drops long awaited video for “Osama” . 2022-01-08. 2022-01-05. pan-african-music.com.
  10. Web site: Zakes Bantwini rings in the new year with 'Osama' music video [watch] ]. Naledi. de Wee. 2022-01-03. 2022-01-08. The South African.
  11. Web site: Zakes Bantwini’s Osama Reaches 1 Million Views!. DailySUN. 2022-02-09. Andiswa . Ngenyane. 2022-02-02.
  12. News: The DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards are back Drum . Drum. 2022-04-13. Siya. Tsewu. 2022-04-14. South Africa. en.
  13. Web site: subscription. Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with Sama nominations. SowetanLIVE. 2022-06-07. 2022-06-07. Patience . Bambelela.
  14. Web site: WINNERS LIST: Zakes Bantwini’s ‘Osama’ wins big at #SAMA28. 2022-08-30. Naledi . de Wee. 2022-08-28. The South African.
  15. Web site: Osama - Zakes Bantwini, Kasango Release Credits AllMusic . AllMusic. 2021-11-11.

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