"Empini" is a song by South African singer Kelly Khumalo from her studio album, The Voice of Africa. It was released on June 19, 2020, as the lead single from the album.[1] The song was written and produced by Mondli Ngcobo.[1]

"Empini"
Single by Kelly Khumalo
from the album The Voice of Africa
ReleasedJune 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
Recorded2020
StudioUniversal Music
GenreAfro-Pop
Length4:49
Songwriter(s)Mondli Ngcobo
Producer(s)Mondli Ngcobo
Kelly Khumalo singles chronology
"Dance Comigo"
(2018)
"Empini"
(2020)
"Bazokhuluma"
(2022)

The song was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Commercial performance

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The song peaked number one on South Africa Afro Pop Music charts.[2]

At 27th South African Music Awards, "Empini" was nominated for Record of the Year (fan-voted).

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 "Empini" Record Of The Year Nominated [3]

Track listing

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Digital download and streaming
  1. "Empini"  – 4:49

Personnel

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"Empini" credits are adapted from AllMusic.[4]

  • Kelly Khumalo - Vocals, Primary Artist, Composer
  • Mondli Ngcobo - Composer, Producer

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[5] 4× Platinum 80,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
South Africa June 19, 2020 Digital download Original Universal Music [6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Oberholzer, Sanet (19 June 2020). "Kelly Khumalo on her new single and how she deals with tension". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Kelly Khumalo enjoys number one song success — The Citizen". The Citizen. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. ^ Dayile, Qhama (31 July 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Empini - Kelly Khumalo | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Empini - Single by Kelly Khumalo on Apple Music". Apple Music. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.