Empini
2020 single by Kelly Khumalo
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"Empini" is a song by South African singer Kelly Khumalo from her studio album, The Voice of Africa. It was released on June 19, 2020, as the lead single from the album.[1] The song was written and produced by Mondli Ngcobo.[1]
| "Empini" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Kelly Khumalo | ||||
| from the album The Voice of Africa | ||||
| Released | June 19, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Studio | Universal Music | |||
| Genre | Afro-Pop | |||
| Length | 4:49 | |||
| Songwriter | Mondli Ngcobo | |||
| Producer | Mondli Ngcobo | |||
| Kelly Khumalo singles chronology | ||||
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The song was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Commercial performance
The song peaked number one on South Africa Afro Pop Music charts.[2]
At 27th South African Music Awards, "Empini" was nominated for Record of the Year (fan-voted).
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Empini" | Record Of The Year | Nominated | [3] |
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming
- "Empini" – 4:49
Personnel
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[5] | 4× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | June 19, 2020 | Digital download | Original | Universal Music | [6] |