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 | ||||
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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 was certified gold in South Africa.
Background
editAlbum's release date was announced via her Twitter account on 16 August 2021.[2]
Commercial performance
editThe 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.