Inkabi Nation
| Inkabi Nation | ||||
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| Studio album by Big Zulu, Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Lwah Ndlunkulu and Mduduzi Ncube | ||||
| Released | September 9, 2022 | |||
| Length | 50:00 | |||
| Label | Nkabi Records | |||
| Producer | Xowla | |||
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| Mduduzi Ncube chronology | ||||
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| Lwah Ndlunkulu chronology | ||||
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Inkabi Nation is a studio album by South African artists Big Zulu, Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube and Lwah Ndlunkulu, released on September 9, 2022 through Nkabi Records.[1]
Background[edit]
In early September 2022, Big Zulu announced the album's release date and final track listing on Instagram.[2]
Awards[edit]
The album earned a nomination for Best Traditional Album at 29th South African Music Awards.[3]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Inkabi Nation | Best Traditional Album | Nominated |
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Naphakade" (L.A Beatz, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Siya Ntuli) | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Kuyokhanya" (Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube, Big Zulu) | 4:23 |
| 4. | "Voicemail" (Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Xowla) | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Amanz'Ewolintshi" (Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Xowla) | 4:38 |
| 6. | "Umaqondana" (Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Xowla, Mduduzi Ncube) | 4:24 |
| 7. | "Impendulo" (Siya Ntuli, Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu) | 2:43 |
| 8. | "Shuni Wenkabi" (Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube) | 4:49 |
| 9. | "Abantu" (Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli) | 3:32 |
| 10. | "Yinto Enjani" (Xowla, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube) | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Yinto Enjani" (Mduduzi Ncube) | 4:53 |
| 12. | "Okwamazolo" (L.A Beatz, Siya Ntuli, Xowla, Mduduzi Ncube) | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 50:00 | |
Release and singles[edit]
"Voicemail" by Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as the album's lead single on June 24, 2022.[4] The song peaked at number one on Apple Music in South Africa.[5][6]
The standard edition of the album was released on September 9, 2022.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Big Zulu Drops The 'Inkabi Nation' Album with Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Xowla & Siya Ntuli | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
- ^ Banda, Clive (2022-08-06). "Big Zulu Shares 'INkabi Nation' Album Tracklist Building Up To Imminent Release". South African Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- ^ Choge, Peter (2023-10-03). "South African Music Awards 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "Big Zulu Releases "Voicemail" Single featuring Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli & Xowla". Slikour On Life. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- ^ Banda, Clive (2022-06-24). "Big Zulu Reacts To "Voicemail" Reaching #1 On Apple Music". South Africa Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- ^ Mhlanga, Nelly (2022-09-02). "Big Zulu excitedly announced the success of his songs and album". Zambia News365. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ Mngadi, Mxolisi (2022-09-09). "Big Zulu Drops ' Inkabi Nation' Album Featuring Artists From His Record Label". Retrieved 2022-09-10.