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Akanamali

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"Akanamali"
Single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto
from the album Africa to the World
ReleasedMay 21, 2017 (2017-05-21)
Recorded2016–2017
GenreElectronic
Length5:22
Label
  • EL World Music
  • Sony
Songwriter(s)Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo
Producer(s)Sanele Sithole
Sun-El Musician singles chronology
"Akanamali"
(2017)
"Sengimoja"
(2017)
Music video
"Akanamali" on YouTube

"Akanamali" is a single by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Africa to the World (2018).[1]

It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart.[2] The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[3]

At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song.

Background and release

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"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician.

Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021.[4]

Composition

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The song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D♭ minor, having a tempo of 105 beats.[5]

"Akanamali" addresses a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness.[6]

Music video

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The music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa.[7][8]

Live performances

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The song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician.[9]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[11] Platinum 20,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Accolades

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At the 24th South African Music Awards "Akanamali" won three accolades.[12]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 "Akanamali" Best Collaboration Won
Highest Airplay Composer Won
Highest Airplay Song Won

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
South Africa 21 May 2017 Digital download Original EL World Music [13]

References

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  1. ^ "Sun-EL Musician Releases Hit Song 'Akanamali' Featuring Samthing Soweto – SA Music Magazine". South Africa Music Magazine.
  2. ^ "Akanamali' by Sun-El Musician is the No.1 most Shazamed song in SA | YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 1 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Certificate Reporting". RiSA.
  4. ^ Jabulani, John (17 July 2021). "Sun-EL Musician – Akanamali (Extended Mix) Ft. Samthing Soweto". Ubetoo.
  5. ^ "Akanamali - Sun-El Musician, Samthing Soweto Key and BPM". Songdata.
  6. ^ Ncube, Carlos. "Akanamali video hits all the wrong notes | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  7. ^ "WATCH: Sun El-Musician releases 'Akanamali' music video feat. Samthing Soweto | YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 18 October 2018.
  8. ^ "Sun-EL Musician To Release Music Video For The Song Akanamali – SA Music Magazine". South Africa Music Magazine. 4 August 2017.
  9. ^ Pillay, Preneil (17 May 2018). "Huawei Joburg Day in the Park 2018 – After Movie, Photos & Live Performances". 702.
  10. ^ "Stream The Top 10 Biggest Songs In South Africa At The Moment - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine.
  11. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  12. ^ Tiiya, Emmanuel (2 June 2018). "Sun-El Musician, Joyous Celebration big winners at first night of Samas". Sowetan Live.
  13. ^ "Akanamali (feat. Samthing Soweto) – Single – Apple Music". Apple Music. 21 May 2017.