Umbayimbayi

"Umbayimbayi" is a debut single by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe released on March 24, 2023, through Warner Music Africa, as album's lead single from debut studio album Ukhamba.[1] Written by Sjava, Big Zulu and production was handled by Xowla.

"Umbayimbayi"
Single
from the album Ukhamba
ReleasedMarch 24, 2023 (2023-03-24)
Length3:50
LabelWarner Music Africa
Songwriter(s)Jabulani Hadebe
Siyabonga Nene
Producer(s)Xowla

It debuted number one and number 2 in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively. The song was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa

Commercial performance

The song debuted at number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.[2] The song reached 3× Platinum in South Africa.[3][4][5]

Accolades

"Umbayimbayi" is nominated for Song of the Year at DStv Content Creator Awards 2023. Also the song earned nomination for Best Voted Song of the Year at 2023 SATMA.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 "Umbayimbayi" Song of the Year Nominated [6]

[7]

2023 Most Voted Song of the Year Pending [8]

Certification and sales
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[9] 3× Platinum 60,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Track listing
  • Digital download[10]
  1. "Umbayimbayi" (Single Version) – 3:50

Personnel

All credits are adapted from AllMusic. [11]

  • Jabulani Hadebe - Composer, Lyricist
  • Siyabonga Nene - Composer, Lyricist
  • Xowla Shabalala - Composer
  • Sjava - Primary Artist, Vocals
  • Stallion - Engineer, Producer
  • Inkabi Zezwe - Primary Artist
  • Big Zulu - Primary Artist, Vocals


Release history
Release history and formats for "Umbayimbayi"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
South Africa 24 March 2023
Original Warner

References
  1. Banda, Clive (March 18, 2023). "Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project". SA Hip Hop Mag.
  2. Tshambuluka, Sinazo (March 28, 2023). ""Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify". Briefly.
  3. "Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA". slikouronlife.co.za.
  4. "Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum". slikouronlife.co.za.
  5. Banda, Clive (July 18, 2023). "Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum". SA Hip Hop Mag.
  6. "DStv Content Creator Awards nominees revealed". Bizcommunity.
  7. Legodi, Simangele. "Nominees for 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards released". ewn.co.za.
  8. "18th annual SATMA Awards nominees revealed - Limpopo Chronicle". Limpopo Chronicle. 2023-10-03.
  9. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  10. "Umbayimbayi - Single by Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava & Big Zulu". March 24, 2023 – via music.apple.com.
  11. "Inkabi Zezwe - Umbayimbayi Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic.
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