Английская Википедия:Akanamali
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"Akanamali" is a song recorded 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] Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021.[3] 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).[4]
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
"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician.
Composition
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
The music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa.[7][8]
Live performances
The song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician.[9]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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South Africa (EMA)[10] | 1 |
Certifications
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Accolades
At the 24th South African Music Awards "Akanamali" won three accolades.[11] Шаблон:Awards table |- | rowspan="3" |2018 | rowspan="3" |"Akanamali" | Best Collaboration |Шаблон:Won |- |Highest Airplay Composer |Шаблон:Won |- ||Highest Airplay Song |Шаблон:Won Шаблон:End
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Шаблон:Abbr |
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South Africa | 21 May 2017 | Digital download | Original | EL World Music | [12] |
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