Umbayimbayi Explained

Umbayimbayi
Type:single
Length:3:50
Label:Warner Music Africa
Producer:Xowla

"Umbayimbayi" is a debut single by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe released on March 24, 2023, through Warner Music Africa, as album's lead single from debut studio album Ukhamba.[1] Written by Sjava, Big Zulu and production was handled by Xowla.

It debuted number one and number 2 in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively. The song was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa

Commercial performance

The song debuted at number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.[2] The song reached 3× Platinum in South Africa.[3] [4] [5]

Accolades

"Umbayimbayi" is nominated for Song of the Year at DStv Content Creator Awards 2023. Also the song earned nomination for Best Voted Song of the Year at 2023 SATMA. In addition, the song received nomination for Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards. ! |-|2023 |rowspan=3|"Umbayimbayi" | Song of the Year ||[6] [7] |-|2023|Most Voted Song of the Year | |[8] |-|2024 | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year ||[9]

Track listing

  1. "Umbayimbayi" (Single Version) – 3:50

Personnel

All credits are adapted from AllMusic. [11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project. Clive. Banda. March 18, 2023. SA Hip Hop Mag.
  2. Web site: "Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify. Sinazo. Tshambuluka. March 28, 2023. Briefly.
  3. Web site: Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA. slikouronlife.co.za.
  4. Web site: Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum. slikouronlife.co.za.
  5. Web site: Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum. Clive. Banda. July 18, 2023. SA Hip Hop Mag.
  6. Web site: DStv Content Creator Awards nominees revealed. Bizcommunity.
  7. Web site: Nominees for 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards released. Simangele. Legodi. ewn.co.za.
  8. Web site: 18th annual SATMA Awards nominees revealed - Limpopo Chronicle. Limpopo Chronicle. 2023-10-03.
  9. Web site: #SAMA30 unveils nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual (RAV) Music Video of the Year Awards. South African Music Awards. 2024-08-14 . 2024-08-15.
  10. Web site: Umbayimbayi - Single by Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu. March 24, 2023. music.apple.com.
  11. Web site: Inkabi Zezwe - Umbayimbayi Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic . .