Ukhamba

Ukhamba
Studio album by Inkabi Zezwe
Released	May 12, 2023 (2023-05-12)
Recorded	2022–2023
Label	Warner Music Africa
Producer	Xowla Ruff
Sjava chronology
Isibuko (2023) Ukhamba (2023)
Big Zulu chronology
Ichwane Lenyoka (2021) Ukhamba (2023) Ngises' Congweni (2024)

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] In addition, the album received a nomination for Best Afro-Pop album at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.[9]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2024	Ukhamba	Best African Pop	Nominated
		Best Produced Album	Nominated
		Best Afro-Pop album	Nominated

Track listing

Ukhamba track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Intro (Inkabi Zezwe)"	3:40
2.	"Khaya Lami"	4:16
3.	"Siyabonga"	4:28
4.	"Omunye"	4:46
5.	"Umbayimbayi"	3:50
6.	"Uthando Lunye"	3:51
7.	"Emaphusheni"	3:24
8.	"Slow Jam sase Bergville"	3:00
9.	"Isikhwele"	5:32
10.	"Sayona"	3:48
11.	"Ilanga"	3:34
12.	"Impumelelo"	4:38
Total length:		48:00

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[10]	Gold	15,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for Ukhamba

Region	Date	Format(s)	Edition(s)	Label	Ref.
South Africa	12 May 2023	Digital download streaming	Standard	Warner Music

References

1. "SJAVA & BIG ZULU'S 'UKHAMBA' ALBUM STORMS THE AIRWAVES TODAY". Gagasi World.
2. "Big Zulu And Sjava Finally Release Long-Awaited Album Inkabi Zezwe". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
3. Banda, Clive. "Inkabi Zezwe Reveals Roll-out Plan Ahead Of The "Ukhamba" Album Release". SA Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
4. Moloi, Atlehang (16 May 2023). "Inkabi Zezwe's Album, 'Ukhamba' Dominates Top 100 Apple Music Chart In SA". Retrieved 2023-06-09.
5. Masuku, Ditiro (May 17, 2023). "Sjava and Big Zulu Top the Charts on Streaming Platforms With Inkabi Zezwe Album 'Ukhamba' and 'Umbayibayi' Single". Briefly. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
6. Mukandila, Johana. "Big Zulu and Sjava's album tops streaming platforms". Bona. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
7. Phiri, Eric. "INKABI ZEZWE'S ALBUM UKHAMBA IS THE PERFECT OFFERING AS THE PROJECT CHARTS ACROSS STREAMING SERVICES". Stokveltalk. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
8. "METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2024 WINNERS ANNOUNCED". Metro FM. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
9. Keteyi, Oluthando (26 September 2024). "Tyla's reign continue as she leads SAMA Awards nominations". Independent Online. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
10. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-27.