African Queen
| African Queen | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 September 2021 | |||
| Length | 60:47 | |||
| Label | Open Mic | |||
| Producer | Kabelo Motha | |||
| Makhadzi chronology | ||||
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African Queen is a studio album by South African singer Makhadzi, released on 3 September 2021 by Open Mic.[1] It features Mkomasan, Prince Benza, Mr Brown, DJ Dance Okashi, Vee Mampeezy, Jon Delinger, Kabza De Small, Lady Du, Cassper Nyovest, Mr Bow, and Mlindo the Vocalist.
African Queen was certified gold in South Africa.
Background
[edit]Album's release date was announced via her Twitter account on 16 August 2021.[2]
Commercial performance
[edit]The album was certified gold in South Africa.[3]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Zwivhuya" (featuring Jon Delinger) | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Hallelujah Amen" | 4:44 |
| 3. | "Salungano" (featuring Kabza De Small) | 6:56 |
| 4. | "Vhutshilo" | 4:43 |
| 5. | "Connection" (featuring Kabza De Small) | 6:22 |
| 6. | "Tchukutsha" (Makhadzi, Lady Du) | 5:48 |
| 7. | "Kolongonya" | 5:10 |
| 8. | "Thanana Boo" (featuring Mkomasan) | 4:27 |
| 9. | "Calling My Name" | 4:27 |
| 10. | "Ghanama" (featuring Prince Benza) | 4:53 |
| 11. | "Ndoneta" (featuring Mr Brown) | 4:26 |
| 12. | "Energy" (featuring DJ Dance) | 4:34 |
| 13. | "Muloro" (featuring Mr Brown) | 4:23 |
| 14. | "Vhanna Vhavhathu" (featuring Okashi) | 4:28 |
| 15. | "Gidimani" (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Mr Brown) | 5:04 |
| 16. | "Ma Yellowbone" (featuring Prince Benza) | 5:13 |
| 17. | "Beke Le Beke" (featuring Vee Mampeezy) | 5:09 |
| 18. | "Makhwapheni" (featuring Mr Bow) | 5:18 |
| 19. | "Mjolo" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist) | 5:54 |
| 20. | "Albert" | 6:18 |
| 21. | "Zwotanganana" | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 60:47 | |
Certification and sales
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[4] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 September 2021 | Open Mic | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ Seemela, Masego (3 September 2021). "Makhadzi drops much-awaited album 'African Queen'". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Makhadzi Reveals Release Date Of Her Upcoming Album". South Africa Magazine. 16 August 2021. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Zwane, Nokuthula. "Makhadzi celebrates music milestone | Channel". South Africa: Channel24. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "African Queen by Makhadzi on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.