Empini
| "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(s) | Mondli Ngcobo | |||
| Producer(s) | Mondli Ngcobo | |||
| Kelly Khumalo singles chronology | ||||
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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]
The song was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Commercial performance
[edit]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
[edit]- Digital download and streaming
- "Empini" – 4:49
Personnel
[edit]"Empini" credits are adapted from AllMusic.[4]
- Kelly Khumalo - Vocals, Primary Artist, Composer
- Mondli Ngcobo - Composer, Producer
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[5] | 4× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | June 19, 2020 | Digital download | Original | Universal Music | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Oberholzer, Sanet (19 June 2020). "Kelly Khumalo on her new single and how she deals with tension". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Kelly Khumalo enjoys number one song success — The Citizen". The Citizen. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama (31 July 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Empini - Kelly Khumalo | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Empini - Single by Kelly Khumalo on Apple Music". Apple Music. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.