The Voice of Africa (Kelly Khumalo album) explained
| The Voice of Africa |
| Type: | Studio |
| Cover: | The Voice of Africa (Kelly Khumalo album).jpg |
| Genre: | Afro pop |
| Label: | Universal Music |
| Producer: | - Mondli Ngcobo
- Asanda Mvana
- Nduduzo Makhathini
- Hubert Batundi Muisha
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| Prev Title: | Unleashed |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
| Next Title: | From a God to a King |
| Next Year: | 2023 |
The Voice of Africa is the ninth studio album by South African singer Kelly Khumalo.[1] It was released on 9 October 2020 by Universal Music.[2] It was produced by Mondli Ngcobo.
The album was certified gold in South Africa.
Background
On 13 February 2020, Kelly announced that she had started recording her ninth studio album on her Instagram account.[3]
Singles
"Empini" was released as album's lead single on 19 June 2020, as well as accompanying music video.[4] The song peaked number one on South Africa Afro Pop Music charts.[5]
"Esiphambanweni" featuring Hlengiwe Mhlaba was released on 11 September 2021, as the third single,[6] peaked number one on South Africa Gospel charts.[7]
Commercial performance
The Voice of Africa (TVOA) was certified gold in South Africa on 20 May 2021.[8]
Album track "Empini" was certified 4× platinum, "Esiphambanweni" 2× platinum, and "Ngathwala Ngaye" platinum.[9]
Personnel
Credits for The Voice of Africa are adapted from AllMusic.[10]
- Asanda Mvana – composer, producer
- Kelly Khumalo – vocals, composer
- Nduduzo Makhathini – producer
- Mondli Ngcobo – composer, producer
- Hubert Batundi Muisha – producer
Accolades
The Voice of Africa was nominated for Best Afro Pop Album at the 27th South African Music Awards.[11] |-|2021|The Voice of Africa|Best Afro Pop Album|
The Voice of Africa (Live)
| The Voice of Africa |
| Type: | live |
| Artist: | Kelly Khumalo |
| Venue: | Ster Kinekor, Rosebank |
| Studio: | Universal Music |
| Genre: | Afro pop |
| Length: | 51:00 |
| Producer: | Mondli Ngcobo |
The Voice of Africa is a live album by South African singer Kelly Khumalo.[12] It was recorded at Ster Kinekor, Rosebank in November 2021.[13]
The album incorporates elements of maskandi and traditional folk music, and gospel.
Track listing
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo Releases New Album – Ekurhuleni News . 2020-10-14. Ekurhuleni News . 2021-11-12.
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo Releases Another Hit Album TVOA! - Mgosi . Mgosi. 2021-11-20. 2020-10-29.
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo spends third consecutive day in studio working on upcoming album Ubetoo. Ubetoo. Wuraola . Salawu . 14 February 2020. 21 November 2021.
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo on her new single and how she deals with tension . Sowetan LIVE. 2021-11-21.
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo enjoys number one song success — The Citizen . The Citizen. 2021-11-21. 2020-10-28.
- Web site: Listen Kelly Khumalo on new single and album, The Voice of Africa. Celebs Now . 2021-11-21. 2020-09-11. F Kays.
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo's 'Esphambanweni' hits the number 1 spot on 3 charts . Independent Online . 2020-11-12. 2021-11-21.
- News: Kelly Khumalo celebrates her album going gold Channel. 2022-05-21. Channel. South Africa . 2022-05-20. Nokuthula . Zwane.
- Web site: WATCH: Kelly Khumalo awarded several gold and platinum plaques. 2022-05-21. Shingai. Darangwa . 2022-05-21. Independent Online .
- Web site: The Voice of Africa - Kelly Khumalo Credits AllMusic . 2021-11-20. AllMusic.
- News: South Africa . News24. Qhama. Dayile. Here's the full list of the SAMA winners Drum. 2021-07-31. 2021-11-21. subscription.
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo stuns with live version of 'The Voice of Africa' album [watch] ]. The South African. November 21, 2021. Naledi. de Wee. November 17, 2021.
- Web site: Kelly Khumalo releases live version of her brilliant album, ’The Voice of Africa’ . Independent Online. Shingai . Darangwa. November 16, 2021. 2021-11-21.
- Web site: The Voice Of Africa by Kelly Khumalo on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2021-10-09. 2021-11-20.
