Africa to the World
Africa to the World is a debut studio album by South African DJ Sun-El Musician, released on April 20, 2018 through EL World Music.
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| Released | April 20, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2016-2018 | |||
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| Length | 66:53 | |||
| Label | EL World Music | |||
| Producer | Sanele Tresure Sithole | |||
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The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Critical reception
Africa to the World scored 8/10 ratings by YoMzansi.[1]
Awards
Africa to the World was nominated for Best Dance Album and Newcomer of the Year at the 25th South African Music Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Africa to the World | Newcomer of the Year | Nominated | [2] |
| Best Dance Album | Nominated |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "With You" (featuring Desiree Dawson) | Desiree Dawson Sanele Tresure Sithole | Sanele Tresure Sithole | 5:00 |
| 2. | "Akanamali" (featuring Samthing Soweto) | Dibodu Karabo Sanele Tresure Sithole Mdolomba Samkelo | Sithole | 5:22 |
| 3. | "Sengimoja" | Sanele Tresure Sithole | 4:25 | |
| 4. | "Life We Live" (featuring Les-Ego, Nontu X) | Nontuthuko Xulu Sanele Tresure Sithole Lesego Mapela | 3:17 | |
| 5. | "No Stopping Us" (featuring S-Tone) | Sanele Tresure Sithole Magagula Sifiso Sicelo | 5:21 | |
| 6. | "Goodbye" (featuring DJ Charl, Lelo Kamau) | Chaliton Ndlovu Sanele Tresure Sithole Amanda Ngcobo | 6:05 | |
| 7. | "Umalukatane" (featuring S-Tone) | Sanele Tresure Sithole Magagula Sifiso Sicelo | 5:46 | |
| 8. | "Sonini" (featuring Simmy, Lelo Kamau) | Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela Sanele Tresure Sithole Amanda Ngcobo | 5:45 | |
| 9. | "Ntaba Ezikude" (featuring Simmy) | Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela Sanele Tresure Sithole | 5:48 | |
| 10. | "Random" | 5:51 | ||
| 11. | "The Wave" | Sithole | 5:55 | |
| 12. | "Bamthathile" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist) | 3:50 | ||
| 13. | "Yere Faga (Remix)" (featuring Oumou Sangaré) | 4:28 | ||
| Total length: | 66:53 | |||
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| South Africa (RISA)[3] | Platinum | 20,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release and singles
Africa to the World standard edition was released on April 20, 2018.[4]
"Akanamali" was released on May 21, 2017 as album's lead single. The song peak at number one in South Africa.[5]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| South Africa | 20 April 2018 | Standard | EL World Music |
References
- "ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Sun-El Musician delivers a majestic & groovy debut 'Africa to the World' [REVIEW]". YoMzansi. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- "All the 2019 SAMA nominnes". www.bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Sun-El Musician's 'Africa To The World' Album Knocks Hard". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
- "'Akanamali' by Sun-El Musician is the No.1 most Shazamed song in SA". YoMzansi. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
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