Phakade Lami

"Phakade Lami" is a single by South African singer Nomfundo Moh featuring Zimbabwean-born Sha Sha and South African singer Ami Faku, released on October 11, 2021, by Universal, as album's third single from her debut studio album Amagama (2022). It was produced by Celimpilo Manyathi, Martin Manqoba Sosibo, Charmaine Mapimbiro.

"Phakade Lami"
Single by Nomfundo Moh featuring Ami Faku and Sha Sha
from the album Amagama
ReleasedOctober 11, 2021 (2021-10-11)
Recorded2020-2021
LabelUniversal Music South Africa
Producer(s)Celimpilo Manyathi
Martin Manqoba Sosibo
Charmaine Mapimbiro
Nomfundo Moh singles chronology
"Lilizela"
(2021)		 "Phakade Lami"
(2021)		 "Amalobolo"
(2023)
Ami Faku singles chronology
"Imali"
(2020)		 "Phakade Lami"
(2021)
Sha Sha singles chronology
"Woza"
(2020)		 "Phakade Lami"
(2021)

The song was certified 6× platinum in South Africa.

Background

She revealed release date via her Twitter account on October 8, 2021.[1]

Commercial performance

Upon its release the song garnered over 3 000 000 streams on Spotify.[2]

"Phakade Lami" was certified 6× platinum in South Africa.[3]

Certifications and sales
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[4] 6× Platinum 120,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Personnel

All credits adapted from AllMusic.[5]

  • Amanda Faku - Composer
  • Ami Faku - Featured Artist, Primary Artist
  • Celimpilo Manyathi - Producer
  • Charmaine Mapimbiro - Composer, Producer
  • Nomfundo Moh - Composer, Primary Artist
  • Sha Sha - Featured Artist, Primary Artist
  • Martin Manqoba Sosibo - Producer

Accolades

"Phakade Lami" received several nominations at 28th South African Music Awards was nominated for Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and TikTok Viral Song of the Year. At the 2022 Basadi in Music Awards received a nomination for Song of the Year.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Phakade Lami" Record of the Year Nominated [6]
Music Video of the Year Nominated
TikTok Viral Song of the Year Nominated [7]
2022 "Phakade Lami" Song of the Year Pending [8]
2022 Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul Pending [9]

References
  1. "Nomfundo Moh realises dream with Phakade Lami, featuring Sha Sha & Ami Faku - JustNje". JustNje. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  2. Nteyi, Zama (2022-05-16). "Singer Nomfundo Moh: I couldn't believe it! | Dailysun". Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  3. "Phakade Lami' hitmaker, Nomfundo Moh, awarded double platinum plaque at UKZN graduation". Independent Online. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  4. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
  5. "Phakade Lami - Nomfundo Moh | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  6. Zwane, Nokuthula (2022-06-03). "SAMA28 announces nominations for three categories | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  7. Mahamba, Chulumanco (2022-08-14). "Nominees for first 'TikTok Viral Song of the Year' at 28th SAMAs announced". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  8. Shumba, Ano (2022-07-06). "Basadi in Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  9. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2022-09-16). "All Africa Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
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