"Umbayimbayi" is a debut single by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe released on March 24, 2023, through Warner Music Africa, as album's lead single from debut studio album Ukhamba.[1] Written by Sjava, Big Zulu and production was handled by Xowla.
| "Umbayimbayi" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Inkabi Zezwe | |
| from the album Ukhamba | |
| Released | March 24, 2023 |
| Length | 3:50 |
| Label | Warner Music Africa |
| Songwriter(s) | Jabulani Hadebe Siyabonga Nene |
| Producer(s) | Xowla |
It debuted number one and number 2 in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively. The song was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa
Commercial performance
editThe song debuted at number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.[2] The song reached 3× Platinum in South Africa.[3][4][5]
Accolades
edit"Umbayimbayi" is nominated for Song of the Year at DStv Content Creator Awards 2023. Also the song earned nomination for Best Voted Song of the Year at 2023 SATMA. In addition, the song received nomination for Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Umbayimbayi" | Song of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
| 2023 | Most Voted Song of the Year | Nominated | [8] | |
| 2024 | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Nominated | [9] |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[10] | 3× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Track listing
edit- Digital download[11]
- "Umbayimbayi" (Single Version) – 3:50
Personnel
editAll credits are adapted from AllMusic. [12]
- Jabulani Hadebe - Composer, Lyricist
- Siyabonga Nene - Composer, Lyricist
- Xowla Shabalala - Composer
- Sjava - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Stallion - Engineer, Producer
- Inkabi Zezwe - Primary Artist
- Big Zulu - Primary Artist, Vocals
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 24 March 2023 | Original | Warner |
References
edit- ^ Banda, Clive (March 18, 2023). "Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project". SA Hip Hop Mag.
- ^ Tshambuluka, Sinazo (March 28, 2023). ""Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify". Briefly.
- ^ "Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA". slikouronlife.co.za.
- ^ "Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum". slikouronlife.co.za.
- ^ Banda, Clive (July 18, 2023). "Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum". SA Hip Hop Mag.
- ^ "DStv Content Creator Awards nominees revealed". Bizcommunity.
- ^ Legodi, Simangele. "Nominees for 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards released". ewn.co.za.
- ^ "18th annual SATMA Awards nominees revealed - Limpopo Chronicle". Limpopo Chronicle. 2023-10-03.
- ^ "#SAMA30 unveils nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual (RAV) Music Video of the Year Awards". South African Music Awards. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Umbayimbayi - Single by Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu". March 24, 2023 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "Inkabi Zezwe - Umbayimbayi Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic.