"Utatakho" is a single by South African singer-songwriter and videographer Yanga Chief from his debut extended play Becoming a Pop Star (2019), released on 5 April 2019 through Sony Music Entertainment Africa under exclusive license from Young Legend Music, it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[1]

Commercial performance

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The single peaked at number one on the Metro FM Top 40 Chats,[2] in 2020 it was certified Gold in South Africa after selling over 10,000 units,[3] and later on 12 April 2023 it was certified Platinum.[1]

Accolades

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Year Award ceremony Category Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2019 South African Hip Hop Awards Song of the Year "Utatakho" Won [4]
2020 Song of the Year "Utatakho Remix" Nominated [5]
Best Collaboration Nominated
Best Remix Nominated
2020 South African Music Awards Remix of the Year Nominated [6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Certifications 2023". www.risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Yanga Chief secures his first number one spot on Metro FM's Top 40 countdown". Political Analysis. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Yanga Chief's "uTatakho" goes Gold". Groove Africa. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Yanga Chief: Last year I quit making music completely". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Here are the South African Hip Hop Awards 2020 Nominees - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  6. ^ "SAMA26 nominations unearth fresh new gems". SAMA26 nominations unearth fresh new gems. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.