Akanamali
2017 single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto
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"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]
| "Akanamali" | ||||
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| Single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto | ||||
| from the album Africa to the World | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 5:22 | |||
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| Songwriters | Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo | |||
| Producer | Sanele Sithole | |||
| Sun-El Musician singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Akanamali" on YouTube | ||||
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
"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
Music video
Live performances
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[11] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Accolades
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
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 21 May 2017 | Digital download | Original | EL World Music | [13] |