"Akanamali" is a single by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Africa to the World (2018).[1]
| "Akanamali" | ||||
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| Single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto | ||||
| from the album Africa to the World | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016-2017 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 5:22 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo | |||
| Producer(s) | Sanele Sithole | |||
| Sun-El Musician singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Akanamali" on YouTube | ||||
It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart.[2] The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[3]
At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song.
Background and release edit
"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician.
Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021.[4]
Composition edit
The song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D♭ minor, having a tempo of 105 beats.[5]
"Akanamali" addresses a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness.[6]
Music video edit
The music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa.[7][8]
Live performances edit
The song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician.[9]
Charts edit
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[11] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Accolades edit
At the 24th South African Music Awards "Akanamali" won three accolades.[12]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Akanamali" | Best Collaboration | Won |
| Highest Airplay Composer | Won | ||
| Highest Airplay Song | Won |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 21 May 2017 | Digital download | Original | EL World Music | [13] |
References edit
- ^ "Sun-EL Musician Releases Hit Song 'Akanamali' Featuring Samthing Soweto – SA Music Magazine". South Africa Music Magazine.
- ^ "Akanamali' by Sun-El Musician is the No.1 most Shazamed song in SA | YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Certificate Reporting". RiSA.
- ^ Jabulani, John (17 July 2021). "Sun-EL Musician – Akanamali (Extended Mix) Ft. Samthing Soweto". Ubetoo.
- ^ "Akanamali - Sun-El Musician, Samthing Soweto Key and BPM". Songdata.
- ^ Ncube, Carlos. "Akanamali video hits all the wrong notes | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "WATCH: Sun El-Musician releases 'Akanamali' music video feat. Samthing Soweto | YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Sun-EL Musician To Release Music Video For The Song Akanamali – SA Music Magazine". South Africa Music Magazine. 4 August 2017.
- ^ Pillay, Preneil (17 May 2018). "Huawei Joburg Day in the Park 2018 – After Movie, Photos & Live Performances". 702.
- ^ "Stream The Top 10 Biggest Songs In South Africa At The Moment - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ Tiiya, Emmanuel (2 June 2018). "Sun-El Musician, Joyous Celebration big winners at first night of Samas". Sowetan Live.
- ^ "Akanamali (feat. Samthing Soweto) – Single – Apple Music". Apple Music. 21 May 2017.