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Inkabi Nation

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Inkabi Nation
Studio album by
Big Zulu, Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Lwah Ndlunkulu and Mduduzi Ncube
ReleasedSeptember 9, 2022 (2022-09-09)
Length50:00
LabelNkabi Records
ProducerXowla
Big Zulu chronology
Ichwane Lenyoka
(2021)
Nkabi Nation
(2022)
Ngises' Congweni
(2024)
Mduduzi Ncube chronology
Istimela
(2020)
Nkabi Nation
(2022)
Lwah Ndlunkulu chronology
Nkabi Nation
(2022)
Imizwa
(2023)

Inkabi Nation is a studio album by South African artists Big Zulu, Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube and Lwah Ndlunkulu, released on September 9, 2022 through Nkabi Records.[1]

Background

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In early September 2022, Big Zulu announced the album's release date and final track listing on Instagram.[2]

Awards

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The album earned a nomination for Best Traditional Album at 29th South African Music Awards.[3]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Inkabi Nation Best Traditional Album Nominated

Track listing

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Standard Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"3:39
2."Naphakade" (L.A Beatz, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Siya Ntuli)4:05
3."Kuyokhanya" (Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube, Big Zulu)4:23
4."Voicemail" (Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Xowla)4:28
5."Amanz'Ewolintshi" (Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Xowla)4:38
6."Umaqondana" (Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Xowla, Mduduzi Ncube)4:24
7."Impendulo" (Siya Ntuli, Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu)2:43
8."Shuni Wenkabi" (Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube)4:49
9."Abantu" (Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli)3:32
10."Yinto Enjani" (Xowla, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli, Mduduzi Ncube)3:44
11."Yinto Enjani" (Mduduzi Ncube)4:53
12."Okwamazolo" (L.A Beatz, Siya Ntuli, Xowla, Mduduzi Ncube)4:27
Total length:50:00

Release and singles

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"Voicemail" by Big Zulu, Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli and Xowla was released as the album's lead single on June 24, 2022.[4] The song peaked at number one on Apple Music in South Africa.[5][6]

The standard edition of the album was released on September 9, 2022.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Big Zulu Drops The 'Inkabi Nation' Album with Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Xowla & Siya Ntuli | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
  2. ^ Banda, Clive (2022-08-06). "Big Zulu Shares 'INkabi Nation' Album Tracklist Building Up To Imminent Release". South African Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  3. ^ Choge, Peter (2023-10-03). "South African Music Awards 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  4. ^ "Big Zulu Releases "Voicemail" Single featuring Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Siya Ntuli & Xowla". Slikour On Life. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  5. ^ Banda, Clive (2022-06-24). "Big Zulu Reacts To "Voicemail" Reaching #1 On Apple Music". South Africa Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  6. ^ Mhlanga, Nelly (2022-09-02). "Big Zulu excitedly announced the success of his songs and album". Zambia News365. Archived from the original on 2022-09-03. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  7. ^ Mngadi, Mxolisi (2022-09-09). "Big Zulu Drops ' Inkabi Nation' Album Featuring Artists From His Record Label". Retrieved 2022-09-10.