Ichwane Lenyoka

Ichwane Lenyoka
Studio album by
Big Zulu
Released3 September 2021 (2021-09-03)
Genre
LabelNkabi Records
ProducerGobi Beast
Ndu Browns
Xola
Lazarus Nyashanu
Thabiso Manama
CeLza
Big Zulu chronology
Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe
(2019) 		Ichwane Lenyoka
(2021) 		Ngises' Congweni
(2024)
Singles from Ichwane Lenyoka
  1. "Mali Eningi"
    Released: 20 November 2020
  2. "Inhlupheko"
    Released: 11 March 2021
  3. "Umuzi eSandton"
    Released: 9 July 2021

Ichwane Lenyoka is the third studio album by South African rapper Big Zulu.[1] It was released by Nkabi Records on 3 September 2021 in South Africa.[2] The album features Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, ProKid, Xola, Kwazi, Cofi, Nhlanhla Mhlongo, Ami Faku, Siya Ntuli, Samthing Soweto, Sjava, Aubrey Qwana, Mnqobi Yazo, Zuluboy, Intaba Yase Dubai and Riky Rick.[3]

The album debuted number 1 in South Africa.

Background

Zulu announced album via his twitter account on January 20, 2021.[4][5]

Singles

"Mali Eningi" (featuring South African singer Ntaba Yase Dubai and South African rapper Riky Rick) was released in South Africa on 20 November 2020 as the album's lead single.

The second single, "Inhlupheko" (featuring South African singer Mduduzi Ncube), was released on 11 March 2021. The song reached number 1 on the SA iTunes charts.[6]

Third single "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu, was released on July 9, 2021.[7]

Track listing

Ichwane Lenyoka tracklisting
No.TitleLength
1."Ichwane Lenyoka"4:47
2."Ivikela Mbuso"4:21
3."Ivolovolo (featuring Xowla)"5:07
4."Inhlupheko (featuring Mduduzi Ncube)"5:17
5."Ubaba Ulala Nam (featuring Kwazi, Cofi and Nhlanhla Mhlongo)"6:44
6."Ukube Kuya Ngami (featuring Ami Faku)"4:57
7."Baba Ngiyakhumbula"5:27
8."Inkabi Awuna Nembheza"4:51
9."Yakhala iPhone (featuring Siya Ntuli)"3:18
10."iStradi (featuring PRO Kid)"3:51
11."Umbonge (featuring Samthing Soweto)"5:16
12."Umuzi eSandton (featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu)"4:10
13."Ibele (featuring Aubrey Qwana)"4:22
14."Ngaqoma Ibhinca (featuring Sjava)"4:31
15."Type Yam (featuring Mnqobi Yazo)"5:01
16."Ushun' Wenkabi"4:17
17."Khala Mabhinca (featuring Zuluboy and Leverage)"4:17
18."Ngiphilele"4:02
19."Mali Eningi (featuring Riky Rick & Intaba Yase Dubai)"4:30
20."Dear PRO (featuring RED BUTTON and Touchline)"3:40

Accolades

At the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards, Ichwane Lenyoka won Album of the Year and Best Male.[8]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Ichwane Lenyoka Album of the Year Won
Best Male Won

Commercial performance

Ichwane Lenyoka debuted number one on iTunes Hip hop/rap charts.[9]

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
South Africa (RiSA)[10] Gold 10 000+

Personnel

All credits are adapted from Genius and AllMusic.[11][12]

  • Big Zulu – vocals, writer (all tracks)
  • Ami Faku – vocals, writer (track 6)
  • Samthing Soweto – vocals, writer (track 11)
  • Zuluboy – vocals, writer (track 17)
  • Sjava – writer, vocals (track 14)
  • Lwah Ndlunkulu – vocals, writer (track 11)
  • Gobi Beast - producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20)
  • Lazarus Nyashanu – producer (track 19)
  • CeLza – producer (track 12)
  • Thabiso Manama – producer (track 10)
  • Ndu Browns – producer (track 6)
  • Xola – producer (track 3)

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
South Africa 3 September 2021
Inkabi Records Standard [13]

References

  1. ^ Modise, Kedibone (4 September 2021). "Big Zulu on latest album 'Ichwane Lenyoka' and staying rooted to his culture". Independent Online.
  2. ^ Manjo, Theo (3 September 2021). "Big Zulu Finally Drops 'Ichwane Lenyoka' Album | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife.
  3. ^ "Big Zulu Drops New 'Ichwane Lenyoka' Album [Listen] | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  4. ^ Mpembe, Thando (20 January 2022). "Big Zulu Hints at Dropping a New Album for His 'Nkabi Nation'". Briefly. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Big Zulu Teases An Album Drop For The 'Nkabi Nation'". Entertainment South Africa. 21 January 2022.
  6. ^ Mngadi, Mxolisi. "Big Zulu's New Epic Single 'Inhlupheko' Hits Number 1 on iTunes". Briefly. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Big Zulu Releases "Umuzi Esandton" (Feat. Lwah The Ndlunkulu) | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  8. ^ Donkoh, Ebenezer (10 December 2021). "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners - NY DJ Live". NY DJ Live. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  9. ^ Pongwana, Nonhlanhla (20 October 2020). "Halala: Big Zulu's 'iChwane Lenyoka' Album Outperforms Drake and Kendrick Lamar on iTunes Charts - Briefly.co.za". Briefly.co.za. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Big Zulu and Inkabi Nation Receive 2 Gold Plaques & 3 Platinum Plagues". Slikour On Life. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  11. ^ "Big Zulu - Ichwane Lenyoka Lyrics and Tracklist | Genius". Genius.
  12. ^ "Ichwane Lenyoka - Big Zulu | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Big Zulu - Ichwane Lenyoka - Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 September 2021.
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