"Jika" is a single by South African rapper AKA taken from his third studio album Touch My Blood. It was re-released on 21 January 2019 through Beam Group, features guest appearance from frequent collaborator Yanga Chief, and production from KDDO.[1]
| "Jika" | ||||
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| Single by AKA featuring Yanga Chief | ||||
| from the album Touch My Blood | ||||
| Language | Zulu language | |||
| English title | Turn Around | |||
| Released | 21 January 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:04 | |||
| Label | Beam Group | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | KDDO | |||
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| Yanga Chief singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Jika" (Official video on YouTube | ||||
| Official audio | ||||
| "Jika" on YouTube | ||||
In 2020 the single won South African Music Award for Best Music Video of the Year,[2] and was nominated for Record of the Year.[3]
Music video
editThe Misic video was released in celebration of AKA's birthday on 27 January 2019, directed by Skystar Films and produced by Nhlanhla "Life of Nivo" Ndimande.[1] The video illustrates the concept of old age and youth, starring Yanga Chief playing the role of an old man, and guest appearance from actress Celeste Khumalo.[4] As of October 2023, the music video sits on over 11,6 million views on YouTube.[5]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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| 2020 | South African Music Awards | Best Music Video of the Year | "Jika"
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Won | [6] |
| Record of the Year | Nominated | [3] |
References
edit- ^ a b Abimbolu, Debola (30 January 2019). "Watch AKA's music video for "Jika" featuring Yanga Chief". The NATIVE. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ "Ami Faku, AKA, Benjamin Dube receive top honours at SAMA26 night 4". Independent Online. 6 August 2020. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Here Are SA Hip Hop SAMA26 Nominees". sahiphopmag.co.za. 9 July 2020. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ "WATCH | Here's 3 reasons why Mzansi loves AKA's Jika music vid!". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 24 September 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ AKA - Jika ft. Yanga Chief, archived from the original on 15 October 2023, retrieved 28 October 2023
- ^ "WATCH | AKA loses his mind over winning Music Video Of The Year at the Samas". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.