Umbayimbayi

Umbayimbayi

Umbayimbayi

2023 single

"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.

Quick Facts Single, from the album Ukhamba ...

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.

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Certifications

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Track listing

  • Digital download[10]
  1. "Umbayimbayi" (Single Version) – 3:50

Personnel

All credits are adapted from AllMusic. [11]

  • Jabulani Hadebe - Composer, Lyricist
  • Siyabonga Nene - Composer, Lyricist
  • Xowla Shabalala - Composer
  • Sjava - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Stallion - Engineer, Producer
  • Inkabi Zezwe - Primary Artist
  • Big Zulu - Primary Artist, Vocals


Release history

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References

  1. [1]
    Banda, Clive (March 18, 2023). "Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project". SA Hip Hop Mag.
  2. [2]
    Tshambuluka, Sinazo (March 28, 2023). ""Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify". Briefly.
  3. [3]
    "Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA". slikouronlife.co.za.
  4. [4]
    "Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum". slikouronlife.co.za.
  5. [5]
    Banda, Clive (July 18, 2023). "Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum". SA Hip Hop Mag.
  6. [6]
    "DStv Content Creator Awards nominees revealed". Bizcommunity.
  7. [7]
    Legodi, Simangele. "Nominees for 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards released". ewn.co.za.
  8. [8]
    "18th annual SATMA Awards nominees revealed - Limpopo Chronicle". Limpopo Chronicle. 2023-10-03.
  9. [9]
    "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  10. [10]
    "Umbayimbayi - Single by Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu". March 24, 2023 – via music.apple.com.
  11. [11]
    "Inkabi Zezwe - Umbayimbayi Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic.
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