"Mnike" is an amapiano single by South African record producer Tyler ICU and singer-songwriter Tumelo_za. It features guest appearances from DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA and Tyron Dee as it was released on 28 April 2023 under Sony Music Entertainment Africa (with exclusive licence from New Money Gang Records). It peaked at the number one spot on Billboard South Africa Songs,[1] The Official South African Charts,[2] and hit one million streams two weeks after its release.[3]
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| Single by Tyler ICU and Tumelo_za featuring DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA and Tyron Dee | ||||
| Language | Zulu | |||
| English title | Give him | |||
| Released | 28 April 2023 | |||
| Venue | Gauteng | |||
| Genre | Amapiano | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Tumelo Mokoena | |||
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| Tyler ICU singles chronology | ||||
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| DJ Maphorisa singles chronology | ||||
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| Tumelo_za singles chronology | ||||
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| Nandipha808 singles chronology | ||||
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| Ceeka RSA singles chronology | ||||
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| Tyron Dee singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mnike (Visualizer)" on YouTube | ||||
| Official audio | ||||
| "Mnike (Official audio)" on YouTube | ||||
| UK Radio Edit | ||||
| "Mnike (UK Radio Edit)" on YouTube | ||||
| Audio sample | ||||
A 21-seconds sample of "Mnike" | ||||
Accolades
editAwards and nominations
edit| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| DStv Content Creator Awards | 2024 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [4] |
| Tanzania Music Awards | Best East, West & South Africa Song | Nominated | [5] | |
| South African Music Awards | 2024 | CAPASSO Most Streamed Song Of The Year | Won | [6] |
| Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Nominated |
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[7] | 83 |
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top International Songs)[8] | 13 |
| South Africa (RiSA)[2] | 1 |
| South Africa Airplay (TOSAC)[9] | 3 |
| South Africa Songs (Billboard)[1] | 1 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[10] | 8 |
Controversy
editThe duo Ceeka RSA and Nandipha808 both claimed that the producer Tyler ICU has not paid them for their involvement in the single, the duo continued to add that it was their idea to sample "Nika Nika (Magical Mix)" by Dlala Thukzin. The artists also laid out the entire beat before they sent it out to Tyler ICU. However, there was no paperwork involved. Allegedly, the producer reached out to release more of Ceeka RSA's and Nandipha808's music. As of July 2023, the duo has not received compensation for their contributions to the single.[11]
On 17 July 2023, Tyler ICU joined a Space conversation with a controversial blogger, and the duo Nandipha808 and Ceeka RSA and cleared the air. In response to the allegations Tyler ICU said
"I didn't finesse anybody. I work with people all the time. I worked with a bunch of producers [and] no-one has ever come out to say I robbed them and sh*t. Only these kids because they feel pressured that I am gigging. It just so happens that the song is a hit and I am getting more gigs."
He added that he did not claim the royalties as it was almost impossible for him to access the royalties to the song without the other participants signatures, and later tweeted that the song is his and Tumelo's, including DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA and Tyron Dee.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Local Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 24-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ Matlala, Keamogetswe. "Could Tyler ICU's Mnike replace Sister Bethina as a national groove anthem?". Drum. Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (19 August 2024). "SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Tanzania Music Awards 2024: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2 November 2024). "South African Music Awards 2024: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "TurnTable Charts | Top International Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Local & International Radio Chart Top 10 Week 49 - 2023". TOSAC. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats singles Tyler ICU". www.officialcharts.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Block, Wanique (11 July 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Mnike' producers claims Tyler ICU never paid them". The South African. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "'Issue resolved' — Tyler ICU clears up ownership of his hit song 'Mnike'". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.