Osama (song)
2021 single by Zakes Bantwini & Kasango
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"Osama" is a song by South African singer Zakes Bantwini and Kasango, released on September 10, 2021, as a lead single from Bantwini's third studio album Ghetto King.[1][2] It was produced by Bonga Ntozini, Kasmario Ike Fankis, and Zakhele Madida.[3]
| "Osama" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Zakes Bantwini & Kasango | ||||
| from the album Ghetto King | ||||
| Released | September 10, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Length | 6:49 | |||
| Label | Paradise Sound System | |||
| Composers | Bonga Ntozini Kasmario Ike Fankis Nana Atta | |||
| Producers | Bonga Ntozini Kasmario Ike Fankis Zakhele Madida | |||
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| Kasango singles chronology | ||||
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The song debuted number one in South Africa, where it remained for ten weeks.[4] An official music video for "Osama" was released on December 31, 2021, directed by Darion 4K. Within 10 month's of its release, the song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa with more than 120 000 thousand units sold.[5]
Background
Commercial performance
The song was certified 4× platinum in South Africa.[5]
Composition
"Osama" was written by Zakhele Madida, Bonga Ntozini, Nana Atta, and Kasmario Ike Fankis. The song's lyrics discuss protection, wisdom, strength, power and are sung in Glossolalia.[8]
"It is a prayer to someone, it is a spiritual thing to someone, to someone [else] it might be a love song. It's whatever you interpret it to be"; said Zakes Bantwini
Music video
"Osama" music was released on December 31, 2021.[10] The music video was directed by Darion 4K.[11] The videos production team includes Focalistic, Riky Rick, Aubrey Qwana and Manu Worldstar.[11]
The video features South African actor John Kani appears in a brief voice on song's introduction.[10] As of February 2022, the music video has received over 1 million views on YouTube.[12]
Awards
"Osama" was nominated for Favourite Song at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.[13] The song won Best Collaboration and SAMRO Highest Airplay Award at the 28th South African Music Awards.[14][15]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Osama" | Favourite Song | Nominated |
| Best Collaboration | Won | ||
| Highest Airplay | Won |
Charts
Certification and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RiSA)[5] | 4× Platinum | 120 000+ |