Umqhele is the second studio album by South African singer and songwriter Sjava.[1] It was released on December 14, 2018, by Ambitiouz Entertainment.[1][2] The album was produced by Mace and Ruff.
Umqhele debuted at number one in South Africa.[3] The album was named the most streamed South African album of all time by Apple Music.[4]
Background
In early December 2018, he teased the album and captioned, "#UMQHELE 14 DECEMBER 2018", via his Twitter account.[5]
Accolades
At the 25th South African Music Awards Umqhele won Best Afro Pop Album, Album of the Year, and nominated for Best Engineered Album.
Track listing
Disc 1| Title |
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| 1. | "Izitha (featuring Buhlebendalo)" | 4:00 |
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| 2. | "Abafazi" | 5:46 |
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| 3. | "Linda" | 5:41 |
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| 4. | "Amagama" | 6:33 |
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| 5. | "Eweni (featuring Anzo and Mzukulu)" | 6:04 |
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| 6. | "Isibhamu" | 5:08 |
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| 7. | "Confession" | 6:16 |
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| 8. | "Ikhandlela (featuring Fatso and Bongani Radebe)" | 5:35 |
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| 9. | "Wamuhle" | 3:17 |
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| 10. | "Umama" | 4:00 |
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Disc 2| Title |
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| 11. | "Ujesu (featuring Howard)" | 5:39 |
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| 12. | "Angik'deli" | 5:44 |
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| 13. | "Intombi-Yam" | 4:11 |
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| 14. | "Uyay'khohlisa" | 4:08 |
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| 15. | "Uvalo" | 4:24 |
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| 16. | "Gijima" | 3:52 |
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| 17. | "Xola (featuring Nue Sam)" | 4:32 |
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| 18. | "Ngiyabonga" | 4:58 |
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| Total length: | 60:30 |
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Personnel
Credits for Umqhele adapted from AllMusic.[7]
- Mnqobi Nxumalo - Composer
- Buhlebendalo Mda - Composer
- Thabang Gomba - Composer
- Vuyo Manyike - Composer
- Tumisang Molefi - Composer
- Ruff Nkosi - Composer
- Sjava - Primary Artist
- Bheki Christopher Thobela - Composer
Featured artists
- Buhlebendalo - (track 1)
- Anzo - (track 5)
- Mzukulu - (track 5)
- Bongani Radebe - (track 8)
- Fasto - (track 8)
- Howard - (track 11)
- Nue Sam - (track 17)
Release history
References