Amagama

Amagama is a debut studio album by South African singer and songwriter Nomfundo Moh, released on January 28, 2022, through Universal Music South Africa.[1] It was produced by Martin Manqoba Sosibo.

Amagama
Studio album by
Nomfundo Moh
ReleasedJanuary 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)
Recorded2020-2022
Length47:22 (Standard Edition)
60:08 (Deluxe Edition)
LabelUniversal Music South Africa
ProducerMartin Manqoba Sosibo
Nomfundo Moh chronology
Amagama
(2022)		 Ugcobo
(2023)
Singles from Amagama
  1. "Lilizela"
    Released: February 2021
  2. "Umthwalo"
    Released: June 2021
  3. "Phakade Lami"
    Released: 11 October 2021

The album was certified platinum in South Africa.

On August 12, 2022, Moh released a deluxe version of the album, titled Amagama (Deluxe), which includes the original album's 13 tracks along with 4 new ones. With features from Sjava, Shekhinah , and Kwesta.

Background

Towards the end of 2020 Moh began working on her debut album and finished recording it in 2021.[2]

In early January 2022, she revealed release date January 28, 2022, in an interview with Drum.[2]

Composition

The final 13-track standard edition of Amagama is an Afro-pop record.[3]

4 bonus tracks were released on Deluxe Edition in August 2022.[4]

Commercial performance

Amagama was certified platinum in South Africa.[5][6] [7][8]

Accolades

Amagama won Best Afro-Pop Album at the 28th South African Music Awards, received a nominations for Album of the Year both All Africa Music Awards and African Entertainment Awards USA.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Amagama Best Afro Pop Album Won [9]
Album of the Year Nominated [10]
Album of the Year Pending

Track listing
Standard Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Revelation" (featuring Magcina Kanina)1:32
2."Umthwalo"3:39
3."Umona"3:58
4."Lilizela"4:08
5."Nginjena"4:37
6."Soft Life"4:08
7."Phakade Lami" (featuring Ami Faku, Sha Sha)4:21
8."Kuhle" (featuring De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef)3:28
9."Ngam'khetha" (featuring Naxion Cross, Beast RSA)4:00
10."Isandla Sikamama"4:03
11."Jikeleza"4:00
12."Shintsha" (featuring Naxion Cross, Lady K)2:50
13."Amagama (Outro)"2:38
Total length:47:22
Deluxe Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Kusengakhanya"4:05
2."Sundays Are For Lovers" (featuring Sjava and Shekhinah)4:43
3."Sibaningi" (featuring Kwesta)4:02
4."Izibusiso"4:14
Total length:60:08

Personnel

Credits are adapted from AllMusic.[11]

  • Nomfundo Moh - Composer, Primary Artist
  • Martin Manqoba Sosibo - Producer

Certifications and sales
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[12] Platinum 30,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Releases and singles

Amagama standard edition was released digitally on January 28, 2022.[13] The album is about 47 minutes and 22 second consisting of 13 tracks.

"Phakade Lami" featuring South African singer Ami Faku and Zimbabwean-born singer Sha Sha was released as third single on October 7, 2021.[14] It debuted at number 1 on Metro FM Top 40 Charts and number 4 on Most Popular Radio Singles.[15]

Release history
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
South Africa January 28, 2022 Digital download, Streaming Standard Universal
August 12, 2022 Deluxe

References
  1. Manjo, Theo (2022-01-28). "Nomfundo Moh Releases Her Radiant Debut Album "Amagama" | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  2. Mbendeni, Alutho (2022-01-12). "Rising star | Nomfundo Moh on the making of her debut album - 'I want to connect with people through music' | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  3. Archary, Natasha. "Ultimate Top 30: Nomfundo Moh 'Dynamite comes in small packages'". kaya959.co.za. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  4. Zuma, Mbalenhle (2022-08-25). "Nomfundo Moh on her latest offering 'Amagama Deluxe'". SundayWorld. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  5. Phukubye, Ofentse (2022-08-09). "Nomfundo Moh's 'Amagama' Album Receives 7 Plaques". Slikour On Life. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
  6. "Nomfundo Moh Celebrates Another Milestone". ZAlebs. May 22, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  7. "Nomfundo Moh Receives Plaques For Her Album". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  8. Gaanakgomo, Constance. "Nomfundo Moh emotional as she receives gold and platinum plaques". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  9. "#SAMA28 Celebrates Winners Of Night 1". ZAlebs. 2022-08-28. Archived from the original on 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
  10. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2022-09-16). "All Africa Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  11. "Amagama - Nomfundo Moh | Credits | AllMusic". All Music. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  12. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
  13. De Wee, Naledi (2022-01-28). "New Music Friday: Nomfundo Moh makes her soulful debut [listen]". The South African. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  14. Darangwa, Shingai (2021-11-20). "Nomfundo Moh: Ami Faku and Sha Sha collabo was a surprise gift". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  15. "Risa Landing Page". RiSA. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
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