"Dalie" is a single by South African internet personality and singer Kamo Mphela, and record producers Tyler ICU and Khalil Harrison. It was released on 11 October 2023 by Kamo Mphela Entertainment, distributed by Africori, and features guest appearance from Baby S.O.N.[1][2]

"Dalie"
Single by Kamo Mphela, Tyler ICU and Khalil Harrison featuring Baby S.O.N
LanguageZulu
Released11 October 2023 (2023-10-11)
Recorded2023
GenreAmapiano
Length4:40 (official release)
3:24 (radio edit)
LabelKamo Mphela Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tyler ICU
  • Khalil Harrison
Tyler ICU singles chronology
"Forever Yena (Vocal Remix)"
(2023)
"Dalie"
(2023)
"Xikuteka"
(2023)
Kamo Mphela singles chronology
"Umhlolo"
(2023)
"Dalie"
(2023)
"Woza La"
(2023)
Music video
"Dalie (Official music video)" on YouTube
Official audio
"Dalie" on YouTube

Commercial performance

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"Dalie" became commercially successful, charted number 1 across three countries Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa and reached number 11 on global Shazam charts.[3] In the first 4 days of release the song surpassed 2 million digital streams and certified Gold in South Africa.[4][5]

In addition the song reached Platinum certification 41 days later.[6]

Certification

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Region Certification
South Africa (RISA)[6] Platinum

Charts

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Chart performance for "Dalie"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
South Africa (Billboard)[7] 3
South Africa (RiSA)[8] 3
South African Airplay (TOSAC)[9] 8
UK Afrobeats (OCC)[10] 17

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Dalie"
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
Metro FM Music Awards 2023 Song of the Year Nominated [11]
Best Music Video Nominated [11]
Best Viral Challenge Nominated [11]
Basadi in Music Awards 2024 Amapiano Artist of the Year Won [12][13]
Song of the Year Nominated
Music Video of the Year Won
DStv Content Creator Awards Song of the Year Nominated [14]
African Entertainment Awards USA Song of the Year Pending [15]

References

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  1. ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (17 October 2023). "Kamo Mphela follows in Adele's footsteps as 'Dalie' earns top spot on streaming app". Independent Online. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ T0S@CAdm1n (31 October 2023). "Amapiano Star Kamo Mphela's Dalie Soars While Offset". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Kamo Mphela follows in Adele's footsteps as 'Dalie' earns top spot on streaming app". Independent Online. 17 October 2023. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  4. ^ ""Kamo Mphela's 'Dalie' Goes Gold in 6 Days - Briefly.co.za". Briefly. 20 October 2023. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  5. ^ Simpasa, Precious (20 October 2023). ""Kamo Mphela's 'Dalie' breaks records: 2 million streams in four days". The South African. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  6. ^ a b "'Dalie' Reaches Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. 16 November 2023. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  7. ^ Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 42-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Local Radio Chart Top 10 Week 44 - 2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  10. ^ "DALIE". Official Charts. 28 October 2023. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  11. ^ a b c Maako, Compiled by Keitumetse. "From Grammy-winning Tyla to record-setting duo TitoM & Yuppe: Metro FM Music Awards nominees 2024". Life. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  12. ^ Shumba, Ano (27 June 2024). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  13. ^ Moloi, Atlehang (11 August 2024). "Basadi In Music Awards 2024: Full List Of Winners". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  14. ^ Shumba, Ano (19 August 2024). "SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  15. ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.