Buyelekhaya is the debut studio album by Nathi, a South African recording artist. It was released on 10 March 2015 under Muthaland Entertainment.[1] The tracks "Nomvula" and "Noba Ngumama" were released as singles.
| Buyelekhaya | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 10, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2015 | |||
| Genre | afrosoul, Afropop | |||
| Label | Muthaland | |||
| Producer | Various | |||
| Nathi chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Buyelekhaya | ||||
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Commercial performance
editUpon the release of Buyelekhaya, the album went platinum within six weeks of its release and subsequently triple platinum,[2] receiving positive critical reviews among music critics.[3]
Accolades
editAt the South African Afro Music Awards Buyelekhaya was nominated for Best Afro Album.[4]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Buyelekhaya | Best Afro Album | Nominated |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ""Nomvula"" | 4:37 |
| 2. | "Imibuzo" | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Noba Ngumama" | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Nomakanjani" (featuring Vusi Nova) | 5:37 |
| 5. | "Liziwe" | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Ndenzenjani" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Buyele'khaya" | 4:27 |
| 8. | "Ezweni" | 3:55 |
| 9. | "Intliziyo" | 4:46 |
| 10. | "Imizamo Yam" | 4:02 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA) | 3× Platinum | 90 000+ |
References
edit- ^ "Nathi's album goes platinum". Tru FM. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Raba, Buchule (21 October 2015). "Nathi Mankayi: From prison to stardom". Sunday World. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Phaladi, Batlile (20 August 2015). "Jukebox Thursday: Nathi's Buyelekhaya review". The Citizen. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (24 November 2017). "SA: Vusi Nova wins two SAAFMAs | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.