Buyelekhaya
| Buyelekhaya | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 10, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2015 | |||
| Genre | afrosoul, Afropop | |||
| Label | Muthaland | |||
| Producer | Various | |||
| Nathi chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Buyelekhaya | ||||
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Buyelekhaya is the debut studio album by Nathi, a South African recording artist. It was released on 10 March 2015 under Muthaland Entertainment.[1] The tracks "Nomvula" and "Noba Ngumama" were released as singles.
Commercial performance
Upon the release of Buyelekhaya, the album went platinum within six weeks of its release and subsequently triple platinum,[2] receiving positive critical reviews among music critics.[3]
Accolades
At the South African Afro Music Awards Buyelekhaya was nominated for Best Afro Album.[4]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Buyelekhaya | Best Afro Album | Nominated |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ""Nomvula"" | 4:37 |
| 2. | "Imibuzo" | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Noba Ngumama" | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Nomakanjani" (featuring Vusi Nova) | 5:37 |
| 5. | "Liziwe" | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Ndenzenjani" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Buyele'khaya" | 4:27 |
| 8. | "Ezweni" | 3:55 |
| 9. | "Intliziyo" | 4:46 |
| 10. | "Imizamo Yam" | 4:02 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA) | 3× Platinum | 90 000+ |
References
- ^ "Nathi's album goes platinum". Tru FM. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Raba, Buchule (21 October 2015). "Nathi Mankayi: From prison to stardom". Sunday World. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Phaladi, Batlile (20 August 2015). "Jukebox Thursday: Nathi's Buyelekhaya review". The Citizen. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (24 November 2017). "SA: Vusi Nova wins two SAAFMAs | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.