Английская Википедия:Inkabi Zezwe
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Inkabi Zezwe is a South African duo composed of Sjava and Big Zulu formed in 2022. Their debut single "Umbayimbayi", charted number 1 and certified 3× Platinum in South Africa.[1]
Their debut studio album Ukhamba (2023), debuted number 1 in two countries South Africa and Eswatini consecutively.
History
2022-present: Inkabi Zezwe formation, Ukhamba
Inkabi Zezwe composed of Sjava (born Jabulani Hadebe) and Big Zulu (Siyabonga Nene) was formed in 2022 and signed a recording deal with Warner Music for their one time collaborative album.[2]
On March 17, 2023, Big Zulu and Sjava announced the working on their joint album Ukhamba. "Umbayimbayi" was released on March 24, 2023, as album's lead single.[3] The song debuted at number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.[4] The song reached 3× Platinum in South Africa.[5][6][7]
On April 1, Zulu announced that the Inkabi Zezwe tour will run from June until September 2023.[2]
Their debut studio album was released on May 12, 2023. It debuted number one in two countries South Africa and Eswatini consecutively. [8] On 15 July 2023, Warner Music Africa announces a partnership with Lacuna Creative Studios, to oversee the post-production of Inkabi Zezwe six-part documentary series of the making of Sjava and Big Zulu’s Ukhamba studio album.[9]
Discography
- Ukhamba (2023)
Awards
Content Creator Awards
Шаблон:Awards table !Шаблон:Abbrv |- |2023 |"Umbayimbayi" | Song of the Year |Шаблон:Nom | [10] [11] Шаблон:End
South African Traditional and Music Awards
Шаблон:Awards table !Шаблон:Abbrv |- |2023 |"Umbayimbayi" |Most Voted Song of the Year |Шаблон:Nom |[12] Шаблон:End
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