Imizwa is the debut studio album by South African singer-songwriter Lwah Ndlunkulu, released on November 24, 2023, through Inkabi Records.[1][2]
| Imizwa | |
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| Studio album by Lwah Ndlunkulu | |
| Released | November 24, 2023 |
| Length | 48:00 (Standard Edition) 1:06:00 (Deluxe Edition) |
| Label | Inkabi Records |
| Producer | Xowla |
| Singles from Imizwa | |
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Lwah Ndlunkulu released a deluxe version of the album, titled Imizwa (Deluxe) on August 9, 2024, which includes the original album's 12 tracks along with 6 new ones.[3] With features from Mzukulu and Xowla.
Commercial performance
editThe album reached number one on Spotify's Top Albums Chart, and surpassed two million streams on Spotify, 10 days after its release. [4][5]
Accolades
editImizwa earned a nomination for Best African Pop at 2024 Metro FM Music Awards Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Imizwa | Best African Pop | Nominated |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Lwah Ndlunkulu
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Khuphuka" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Ngiyeza" | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Umtshingo" | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Ngezenzo" | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Maye" (featuring Dr. Buselaphi) | 3:14 |
| 6. | "Eyokuza" | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Ithuba" (featuring Siya Ntuli) | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Ngiyathandaza" | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Notification" (featuring Big Zulu) | 3:51 |
| 10. | "Eyami" | 4:20 |
| 11. | "Mali" | 4:48 |
| 12. | "Indawo Yakho" | 4:34 |
| Total length: | 48:00 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Can't Get" (featuring Mzukulu) | 3:55 |
| 14. | "uMama" | 3:54 |
| 15. | "Makhelwane" | 3:18 |
| 16. | "Sihleka" (featuring Xowla) | 3:10 |
| 17. | "Bengithi" | 4:22 |
| 18. | "Happy" | 2:17 |
| Total length: | 60:06:00 | |
Personnel
editCredits are adapted from AllMusic. [6]
- Big Zulu - Featured Artist
- Dr. Buselaphi - Featured Artist
- Irene Gxowa Buselaphi - Composer
- Lwah Ndlunkulu - Primary Artist
- Lwandile Mtshali - Composer
- Siya Ntuli - Featured Artist
- Siyabonga Nene - Composer
- Siyabonga Ntuli - Composer
- Xolani Shabalala - Composer
References
edit- ^ Matlala, Keamogetswe (2023-11-29). "Lwah Ndlunkulu's new Imizwa album – A girl's guide to shooting a shot, showing gratitude". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Moloi, Atlehang (2023-11-24). "Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops Debut Album 'Imizwa'". Slikouronlife.
- ^ "Lwah Ndlunkulu to release a deluxe version of her album Imizwa". SNL24. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Lwah Ndlunkulu's album achieves 2 million streams in 10 days | Network News". South Africa: Network News. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Booi, Silindokuhle. "Lwah Ndlunkulu's album achieves 2 million streams in 10 days | Bona Magazine". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Lwah Ndlunkulu - Imizwa Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-02-07.