Umbayimbayi
| "Umbayimbayi" | |
|---|---|
| Single | |
| from the album Ukhamba | |
| Released | March 24, 2023 |
| Length | 3:50 |
| Label | Warner Music Africa |
| Songwriter(s) | Jabulani Hadebe Siyabonga Nene |
| Producer(s) | Xowla |
"Umbayimbayi" is a debut single by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe released on March 24, 2023, through Warner Music Africa, as album's lead single from debut studio album Ukhamba.[1] Written by Sjava, Big Zulu and production was handled by Xowla.
It debuted number one and number 2 in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively. The song was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa
Commercial performance[edit]
The song debuted at number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.[2] The song reached 3× Platinum in South Africa.[3][4][5]
Accolades[edit]
"Umbayimbayi" is nominated for Song of the Year at DStv Content Creator Awards 2023. Also the song earned nomination for Best Voted Song of the Year at 2023 SATMA.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Umbayimbayi" | Song of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
| 2023 | Most Voted Song of the Year | Nominated | [8] |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[9] | 3× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download[10]
- "Umbayimbayi" (Single Version) – 3:50
Personnel[edit]
All credits are adapted from AllMusic. [11]
- Jabulani Hadebe - Composer, Lyricist
- Siyabonga Nene - Composer, Lyricist
- Xowla Shabalala - Composer
- Sjava - Primary Artist, Vocals
- Stallion - Engineer, Producer
- Inkabi Zezwe - Primary Artist
- Big Zulu - Primary Artist, Vocals
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 24 March 2023 | Original | Warner |
References[edit]
- ^ Banda, Clive (March 18, 2023). "Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project". SA Hip Hop Mag.
- ^ Tshambuluka, Sinazo (March 28, 2023). ""Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify". Briefly.
- ^ "Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA". slikouronlife.co.za.
- ^ "Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum". slikouronlife.co.za.
- ^ Banda, Clive (July 18, 2023). "Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum". SA Hip Hop Mag.
- ^ "DStv Content Creator Awards nominees revealed". Bizcommunity.
- ^ Legodi, Simangele. "Nominees for 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards released". ewn.co.za.
- ^ "18th annual SATMA Awards nominees revealed - Limpopo Chronicle". Limpopo Chronicle. 2023-10-03.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Umbayimbayi - Single by Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu". March 24, 2023 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "Inkabi Zezwe - Umbayimbayi Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic.