Kokovha is the album by South African singer-songwriter Makhadzi, released on 16 October 2020 through Open Mic.

Kokovha
Studio album by
Released16 October 2020 (2020-10-16)
Length60:37
LabelOpen Mic
Producer
  • Bongani Shabangu
  • Jan Maluleke
  • Calvin Thaba
  • Lyonel Siwela
  • Sindiswa Shobede
  • Oleile Sedumedi
Makhadzi chronology
Matorokisi
(2019)
Kokovha
(2020)
African Queen
(2020)

The album was certified Gold in South Africa.[1]

Commercial performance

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Kokovha was commercial successful and named the most streamed female album by Apple Music in South Africa.[2]

Track listing

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Kokovha track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sugar Sugar" (featuring Mapintsha)Mapintsha, Ndivhudzannyi RalivhonaKhoisan Maxy, DJ Ck, DJ Janisto4:15
2."Happiness" (featuring Mr Brown)Ralivhona, Mr BrownMr Brown, DJ Ck, Prince Benza, Sindiswa Shobede, DJ Janisto5:07
3."Moya Uri Yes" (featuring Prince Benza)Ralivhona, Benza 5:27
4."Red Card"RalivhonaDJ Ck, DJ Janisto,Mr Brown4:12
5."Murahu" (featuring Mr Brown)Ralivhona, Janisto, CK, BrownJanisto, CK, Brown4:05
6."My Love" (featuring Master KG, Prince Benza)Ralivhona, Master, BenzaCK, Janisto4:53
7."Madhakutswa" (featurimg Gigi Lamayne, Jah Prayzah)Ralivhona, Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, Jah PrayzahJanisto, CK, Brown4:09
8."Battery" (featuring Sho Madjozi)Ralivhona, Maya Christinah Xichavo WegerifJanisto, CK, Brown4:06
9."Kokovha" (featuring Jah Prayzah)Ralivhona, Jah PrayzahDJ Call Me5:57
10."Fhumulani" (featuring Team Mosha)Ralivhona, Team Mosha 3:52
11."Amadoda" (featuring Moonchild Sanelly)Ralivhona, Calvin Thaba, Anelisiwe TwishaCalvin Thaba5:56
12."Lokololwa"Ralivhona 4:14
13."Gagalanga" (featuring Prince Benza, Team Mosha)Ralivhona, Prince Benza, Team Mosha 5:20
14."Rema" (featuring DJ Call Me, Mizo Phyll)Ralivhona, DJ Call Me, Mizo PhyllDJ Call Me4:31
15."I Believe" (featuring Mr Brown)Ralivhona, Mr BrownBrown3:55
16."Themba Mutu" (featuring Charma Gal)Ralivhona, Magdeline Lesolobe 4:18
17."Tshikiri Poto"Ralivhona 4:54
18."Nwana Asi Wanga"Ralivhona 4:51
19."Maswina"Ralivhona 4:26
20."DJ" (featuring Mayten)Ralivhona, Mayten 3:41
21."Mahalwan" (featuring Mayten)Ralivhona, Mayten 5:00
Total length:60:37

Personnel

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Adapted from AllMusic.[3]

  • Bongani Shabangu – composer, producer
  • Calvin Thaba – composer, producer
  • Charma Gal – vocals
  • DJ Call Me – vocals
  • FB – vocals
  • Gigi Lamayne – vocals
  • Jah Prayzah – vocals
  • Jan Maluleke – composer, producer
  • Lyonel Siwela – composer, producer
  • Makhadzi – vocals
  • Mampintsha – vocals
  • Master KG – vocals
  • Mayten – vocals
  • Mizo Phyll – vocals
  • Moonchild Sanelly – vocals
  • Mr Brown – vocals
  • Oleile Sedumedi – composer, producer
  • Prince Benza – vocals
  • Sho Madjozi – vocals
  • Sindiswa Shobede – composer, producer
  • Team Mosha – vocals

Certifications

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Certifications for Kokovha
Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[4] Gold 10,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Kokovha
Region Date Format(s) Label
South Africa 16 October 2020 Open Mic

References

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  1. ^ Jabulani, John (September 28, 2021). "Makhadzi's 'Kokovha' Album Reaches Gold Status". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  2. ^ Mphande, Joy (2021-08-04). "Makhadzi's 'Kokovha' becomes most streamed album on Apple Music in SA". Herald LIVE. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  3. ^ "Makhadzi – Kokovha Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2024-03-01.