Akanamali

"Akanamali" is a song recorded by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Africa to the World (2018).[1]

"Akanamali"
Single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto
from the album Africa to the World
ReleasedMay 21, 2017 (2017-05-21)
Recorded2016-2017
GenreElectronic
Length5:22
Label
  • EL World Music
  • Sony
Songwriter(s)Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo
Sun-El Musician singles chronology
"Akanamali"
(2017)		 "Sengimoja"
(2017)
Music video
"Akanamali" on YouTube

It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart.[2] Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021.[3] The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[4]

At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song.

Background

"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician.

Composition

The song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D♭ minor, having a tempo of 105 beats.[5]

"Akanamali" addresses a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness.[6]

Music video

The music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa.[7][8]

Live performances

The song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician.[9]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[11] Platinum 20,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Accolades

At the 24th South African Music Awards "Akanamali" won three accolades.[12]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 "Akanamali" Best Collaboration Won
Highest Airplay Composer Won
Highest Airplay Song Won

Release history
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
South Africa 21 May 2017 Digital download Original EL World Music [13]

References
  1. "Sun-EL Musician Releases Hit Song 'Akanamali' Featuring Samthing Soweto – SA Music Magazine". South Africa Music Magazine.
  2. "Akanamali' by Sun-El Musician is the No.1 most Shazamed song in SA | YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 1 September 2017.
  3. Jabulani, John (17 July 2021). "Sun-EL Musician – Akanamali (Extended Mix) Ft. Samthing Soweto". Ubetoo.
  4. "Certificate Reporting". RiSA.
  5. "Akanamali - Sun-El Musician, Samthing Soweto Key and BPM". Songdata.
  6. Ncube, Carlos. "Akanamali video hits all the wrong notes | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  7. "WATCH: Sun El-Musician releases 'Akanamali' music video feat. Samthing Soweto | YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 18 October 2018.
  8. "Sun-EL Musician To Release Music Video For The Song Akanamali – SA Music Magazine". South Africa Music Magazine. 4 August 2017.
  9. Pillay, Preneil (17 May 2018). "Huawei Joburg Day in the Park 2018 – After Movie, Photos & Live Performances". 702.
  10. "Stream The Top 10 Biggest Songs In South Africa At The Moment - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine.
  11. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  12. Tiiya, Emmanuel (2 June 2018). "Sun-El Musician, Joyous Celebration big winners at first night of Samas". Sowetan Live.
  13. "Akanamali (feat. Samthing Soweto) – Single – Apple Music". Apple Music. 21 May 2017.
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