"Izenzo"
Single by Bassie, Aymos featuring T-Man SA
English titleActions
ReleasedOctober 8, 2023 (2023-22-08)
Recorded2023
GenreHouse-amapiano
LabelBassie Productions
Songwriter(s)Basetsana, Babili Amos Shili
Producer(s)T-man
Aymos singles chronology
"Fatela"
(2022)
"Izenzo"
(2023)
"Ukhisimusi" / "Izenzo"
(2023)

Izenzo[1] is a single by South African singers Bassie and Aymos featuring T-Man SA, realeased on 22 August 2023 through Sony. It was written by Babili Aymos & Basetsana Bassie.

Commercial Performance

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The song became commercially successful and was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa.[2]

Accolades

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"Izenzo" received nominations for Song of the Year and won Best Music Video at the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards.[3] In addition, the song received nomination for Amapiano Artist of the Year at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "Izenzo" Song of the Year Nominated [4][5]
Best Music Video Won
Amapiano Artist of the Year Pending

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[6] 3× Platinum 120,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Silangwe, Lulo. "Bassie & Aymos song Izenzo reached double Platinum". Briefly.
  2. ^ "'Izenzo' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  3. ^ Shumba, Ano (2024-04-03). "Metro FM Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africs. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  4. ^ "METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2024 WINNERS ANNOUNCED". Metro FM. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  5. ^ "FULL LIST | Kabza De Small, Mthunzi win big at Metro FM Music Awards". Tshisa LIVE. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  6. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-03.