Ukhamba Explained

Ukhamba
Type:Studio
Artist:Inkabi Zezwe
Cover:Ukhamba.jpg
Recorded:2022–2023
Label:Warner Music Africa
Producer:Xowla
Ruff

Ukhamba is the debut studio album by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe, released on May 12, 2023, through Warner Music.[1] [2] It was produced by Xowla and Ruff.

It debuted at number one in both South Africa and Swaziland.

Background and recording

The album is a one-time collaborative album, released under Warner Music. The recording began on the fourth quarter of 2022, recorded in Bergville for entire two weeks.[3]

Commercial performance

Ukhamba debuted number one in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Accolades

At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards, Ukhamba received two nominations for Best Produced Album and Best African Pop.[8] |-|rowspan=2|2024|rowspan=2|Ukhamba|Best African Pop| |-|Best Produced Album |

Release history

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DateFormat(s)Edition(s)Label
South Africa 12 May 2023StandardWarner Music

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SJAVA & BIG ZULU’S ‘UKHAMBA’ ALBUM STORMS THE AIRWAVES TODAY. Gagasi World .
  2. Web site: Big Zulu And Sjava Finally Release Long-Awaited Album Inkabi Zezwe. ZAlebs. 2023-06-09.
  3. Web site: Inkabi Zezwe Reveals Roll-out Plan Ahead Of The "Ukhamba" Album Release. SA Hip Hop Magazine . Clive. Banda. 2023-06-09.
  4. Web site: Inkabi Zezwe’s Album, ‘Ukhamba’ Dominates Top 100 Apple Music Chart In SA. 2023-06-09. Atlehang. Moloi. 16 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Sjava and Big Zulu Top the Charts on Streaming Platforms With Inkabi Zezwe Album ‘Ukhamba’ and ‘Umbayibayi’ Single. 2023-06-09. Briefly. May 17, 2023. Ditiro . Masuku.
  6. Web site: Big Zulu and Sjava’s album tops streaming platforms. Bona . Johana. Mukandila. 2023-06-09.
  7. Web site: INKABI ZEZWE’S ALBUM UKHAMBA IS THE PERFECT OFFERING AS THE PROJECT CHARTS ACROSS STREAMING SERVICES. Eric . Phiri. Stokveltalk. 2023-06-09.
  8. Web site: METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2024 WINNERS ANNOUNCED. Metro FM. 2024-07-24.