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

Kokovha
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 16, 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 edit

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

Track listing edit

Standard Edition
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 edit

Kokovha are adapted from AllMusic.[3]

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

Certifications edit

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

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

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

References edit

  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". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2024-03-01.