"Osama" is a song by South African singer Zakes Bantwini and Kasango, released on September 10, 2021, as a lead single from Bantwini's third studio album Ghetto King.[1][2] It was produced by Bonga Ntozini, Kasmario Ike Fankis, and Zakhele Madida.[3]
| "Osama" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Zakes Bantwini & Kasango | ||||
| from the album Ghetto King | ||||
| Released | September 10, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Length | 6:49 | |||
| Label | Paradise Sound System | |||
| Composer(s) | Bonga Ntozini Kasmario Ike Fankis Nana Atta | |||
| Producer(s) | Bonga Ntozini Kasmario Ike Fankis Zakhele Madida | |||
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The song debuted number one in South Africa, where it remained for ten weeks.[4] An official music video for "Osama" was released on December 31, 2021, directed by Darion 4K. Within 10 month's of its release, the song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa with more than 120 000 thousand units sold.[5]
Background edit
Zake's teased "Osama" on his mix playlist at Kunye event, released date was announced via his Twitter account which was set to be released on September 21, 2021.[6] Due to high demand from fans the song was rescheduled to September 10.[7]
Commercial performance edit
The song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa.[5]
Composition edit
"Osama" was written by Zakhele Madida, Bonga Ntozini, Nana Atta, and Kasmario Ike Fankis. The song's lyrics discuss protection, wisdom, strength, power and are sung in Glossolalia.[8]
"It is a prayer to someone, it is a spiritual thing to someone, to someone [else] it might be a love song. It's whatever you interpret it to be"; said Zakes Bantwini
Nikita Coetzee, News24, [9]
Music video edit
"Osama" music was released on December 31, 2021.[10] The music video was directed by Darion 4K.[11] The videos production team includes Focalistic, Riky Rick, Aubrey Qwana and Manu Worldstar.[11]
The video features South African actor John Kani appears in a brief voice on song's introduction.[10] As of February 2022, the music video has received over 1 million views on YouTube.[12]
Awards edit
"Osama" was nominated for Favourite Song at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.[13] The song won Best Collaboration and SAMRO Highest Airplay Award at the 28th South African Music Awards.[14][15]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Osama" | Favourite Song | Nominated |
| Best Collaboration | Won | ||
| Highest Airplay | Won |
Charts edit
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Africa (EMA)[16] | 1 |
Certification and sales edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RiSA)[5] | 4× Platinum | 120 000+ |
Personnel edit
"Osama" credits adapted from AllMusic.[17]
- Nana Atta - composer
- Zakhele Madida - composer, producer
- Kasango - primary artist
- Bonga Ntozini - composer, producer
- Kasmario Ike Fankis - composer, producer
References edit
- ^ "New Music Friday: Zakes Bantwini finally releases the long-awaited summer single, Osama". GQ South Africa. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Maimela, Lerato. "Zakes Bantwini's 'Osama' is finally available to the public". The Citizen. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Gosa, Sivenathi (September 20, 2021). "Eastern Cape producer played part in Bantwini anthem 'Osama'". South Africa: Dispatch LIVE. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Coetzee, Nikita. "Zakes Bantwini's Osama holds top spot on RadioMonitor airplay chart for a record-setting 10 weeks | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c Nkabinde, Tebogo (June 20, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini's "Osama" has gone 4 times platinum". Entertainment South Africa. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Coetzee, Nikita (August 26, 2021). "Osama - the unreleased Zakes Bantwini song that has SA going wild | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (September 1, 2021). "WATCH | Zakes Bantwini moves 'Osama' release date closer after global demand becomes hectic". TimesLIVE. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ de Wee, Naledi (October 1, 2021). "Mumbling days are over: Zakes Bantwini's 'Osama' lyrics are here! [watch]". The South African.
- ^ Coetzee, Nikita. "Zakes Bantwini tells us the meaning behind Osama lyrics and reveals four hidden words". South Africa: News24. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "Zakes Bantwini drops long awaited video for "Osama"". pan-african-music.com. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ a b de Wee, Naledi (January 3, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini rings in the new year with 'Osama' music video [watch]". The South African. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa (February 2, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini's Osama Reaches 1 Million Views!". DailySUN. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Tsewu, Siya (April 13, 2022). "The DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards are back | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Bambelela, Patience (June 7, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with Sama nominations". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ de Wee, Naledi (August 28, 2022). "WINNERS LIST: Zakes Bantwini's 'Osama' wins big at #SAMA28". The South African. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2021-12-31". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ "Osama - Zakes Bantwini, Kasango | Release Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 11, 2021.