"Ghanama" is a single by South African singer and songwriter Makhadzi, featuring Prince Benza, released on 7 July 2021, through Open Mic Productions.[1]

"Ghanama"
Single by Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza
from the album African Queen
Released7 July 2021
Genre
LabelOpen Mic Productions
Songwriter(s)Ndivhudzannyi Rhalivhona
Makhadzi singles chronology
"Mjolo"
(2021)
"Ghanama"
(2021)
"Tchukutsha"
(2021)
Prince Benza singles chronology
"Ghanama"
(2021)

The song was certified double platinum in South Africa.

Commercial performance

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The song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa and surpassed over million streams on Spotify.[2]

Accolades

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Ghanama" Favourite Song Won [3][4]

Controversy

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Initially the song was set to be released by Makhadzi featuring King Monada, and Prince Benza.[5] After the song was recorded, was teased on online platform and it received position feedback. Later after the song was about to be released King Monada had a fight with Makhadzi over a song ownership, who claimed it to be his song.[5][6]

In 7 July, Makhadzi decided to release a song with Prince Benza.

Sdala B and Paige version

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Track listing

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Digital download and streaming
  1. "Ghanama (Zulu version)"  – 4:13[7]

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/Sales
South Africa (RiSA)[8][9] 2× Platinum 60 000+

Release

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"Ghanama" was released on 7 July 2021.

References

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  1. ^ Grootboom, Jamal (8 July 2021). "Mzansi unhappy with Makhadzi dropping 'Ghanama' without King Monada's vocals". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (13 December 2021). "Makhadzi's hit single 'Ghanama' goes platinum". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  3. ^ Ferreira, Thinus (13 May 2022). "DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards: The 2022 nominees". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  4. ^ de Wee, Naledi (13 May 2022). "DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards: Take a look at all the nominees". The South African. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b Mazibuko, Thobile (20 June 2021). "King Monada and Makhadzi fight over a song". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  6. ^ Mbhele, Sandisiwe (8 July 2021). "UPDATE: Makhadzi confirms 'Ghanama' battle was a fight 'for her rights'". Citizen. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Ghanama (Zulu version) by Sdala B and Paige - Song on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  8. ^ Nteyi, Zama (12 December 2021). "MAKHADZI'S GHANAMA GOES PLATINUM! | Dailysun". Dailysun. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  9. ^ Zwane, Nokuthula (10 May 2022). "Makhadzi celebrates music milestone". News24. Channel24. Retrieved 10 June 2022.

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