Mgodi
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Mgodi (English: Hole) is a 2017 album by South African musician Zahara. The album was a best-seller, going gold in only six hours and then achieving platinum status 20 hours after release.[1]
Background
Mgodi was inspired by Zahara's experiences with the intense public scrutiny that South Africa's tabloid journalists have subjected her to during her career. The album was also influenced by her departure from her former label, TS Records, in December 2016.[2]
Zahara recorded the album in Johannesburg with producer Mjalefa "Mjakes" Thebe. Her three sisters make an appearance on the album during the track "God in the Valley".[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Bulelwa Mkutukana
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Umsebenzi Wam" | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Ndiveze" | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Umfazi" (featuring Kirk Whalum) | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Ina Mvula" (featuring Kirk Whalum) | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 4:26 |
| 5. | "Thembalam" | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 4:24 |
| 6. | "Tribute" (featuring Sivuyile and Mluleki Ndwalane) | Rethabile Silindela, Mojalefa Thebe | 3:55 |
| 7. | "Yhini" | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Ndivulele" | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 4:21 |
| 9. | "Win or Lose" | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 3:57 |
| 10. | "Love Is in the Air" | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 4:04 |
| 11. | "God in the Valley" (featuring the Mkutukana Sisters) | Bulelwa Mkutukana | 4:43 |
References
- ^ Herimbi, Helen (1 November 2017). "Zahara - 'Mgodi' is all about my journey". Independent Online.
- ^ Sokanyile, Asanda (15 November 2017). "Zahara out of the hole and in the limelight". Weekend Argus.
- ^ Mayne, Jane (7 December 2017). "Zahara Mgodi interview: Fun things about Zahara". Weekend Special.