Jambo (Takagi & Ketra song)
"Jambo" is a 2019 bilingual song in English and Italian by Takagi & Ketra, featuring additional vocals by Jamaican singer OMI and Italian singer Giusy Ferreri.[1] Written by Takagi and Ketra in addition to Cheope, Clifton Dillon, Federica Abbate, and Omar Samuel Pasley (OMI), it as an adaptation of the Nicolette song "O Si Nene".[2]
"Jambo" | |
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Single by Takagi & Ketra featuring OMI & Giusy Ferreri | |
Released | 21 June 2019 |
Genre | Afrobeat, World music |
Length | 2:37 |
Label | Columbia, Sony Music |
Songwriter(s) |
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The song was particularly successful in Italy, reaching number 1 in the Italian Singles Chart for 2 weeks, with a total 28 weeks in the Italian charts. It was certified 4× platinum in Italy.[3] It also charted in Switzerland, reaching number 11.
Music video
A music video was released on 14 June 2019 on the YouTube channel of Takagi and Ketra, and has attracted 125 million views on YouTube as of June 2021. The video was directed by Gaetano Morbioli and starring Sherrie Silver as the Queen (also main choreographer) and participation of Silverbeat. It was filmed in various locations in Jamaica, Tanzania and Rwanda.[4][5]
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Italy (FIMI)[6] | 1 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 11 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Italy (FIMI)[3] | 4× Platinum | 280,000‡ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[8] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "Takagi & Ketra insieme a Giusy Ferreri accendono l'estate con i ritmi afro di "Jambo"" (in Italian). TGcom24. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- "JAMBO by Takagi & Ketra, Giusy Ferreri and OMI - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- "Italian single certifications – Takagi and Ketra – Jambo" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Select "2021" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Jambo" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- "TAKAGI E KETRA CON GIUSY FERRERI: IL CUORE DELL'AFRICA NEL VIDEO DI JAMBO" (in Italian). Radio Italia. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- "Giusy Ferreri con Takagi & Ketra: il video del nuovo singolo "Jambo"" (in Italian). Sky TG24. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- "TAKAGI & KETRA, OMI & GIUSY FERRERI – Jambo". Top Digital Download. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- "TAKAGI & KETRA, OMI & GIUSY FERRERI – Jambo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Takagi & Ketra; 'Jambo')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved October 27, 2021.