| "Akanamali" | ||||
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| Single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto | ||||
| from the album Africa to the World | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 5:22 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo | |||
| Producer(s) | Sanele Sithole | |||
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| "Akanamali" on YouTube | ||||
"Akanamali" is a single by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Africa to the World (2018).[1]
It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart.[2] The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[3]
At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song.