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Umlando

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"Umlando"
Single by Toss, 9umba, and Mdoovar featuring Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna, Sir Trill, and Slade
from the EP Umlando
LanguageIsizulu
English titleHistory
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2022 (2022-01-13)
Recorded2021–2022
GenreAmapiano
LabelSoweto Cool
Producer(s)Letlotlo-la-bakuena Letlatsa
Mduduzi Memela

"Umlando" is a song by Toss, 9umba, and Mdoovar featuring Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna, Sir Trill, and Slade released on January 13, 2022.[1][2] It was produced by Letlotlo-la-bakuena Letlatsa, and Mduduzi Memela.

It debuted at number 3 in South Africa. The song was certified platinum in South Africa.

Commercial performance

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The song debuted number 3 on Apple Music charts Top 100 and surpassed 7.5 million streams on digital streaming platforms.[3][4]

"Umlando" was certified platinum in South Africa.[5][6]

Accolades

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Umlando" TikTok Viral Song of the Year Won [7]
2023 Music Video of the Year Pending

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Umlando"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
South Africa (EMA)[8] 2

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
South Africa January 13, 2022 Digital download Original [9]

References

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  1. ^ Notho, Snazo (January 20, 2022). "Getting to know the artists behind the popular uMlando track | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "UMLANDO IS A FIRST OF MANY FROM TRIO | Dailysun". Daily SUN. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Mphande, Joy (April 4, 2022). "Umlando' hitmaker Toss talks about fame, and sheds light on crying video". TimesLIVE. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  4. ^ "Top 100: South Africa on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  5. ^ Nkabinde, Tebogo (April 1, 2022). "'Umlando' hits platinum status - Entertainment SA". Entertainment SA. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Toss, 9umba and Mdoovar, making history with "uMlando"". Pan African Music. April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  7. ^ Mahamba, Chulumanco (August 14, 2022). "Nominees for first 'TikTok Viral Song of the Year' at 28th SAMAs announced". Independent Online. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  8. ^ "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2022-04-23". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  9. ^ "Umlando (feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna & Slade) by 9umba, Toss & Mdoovar - Song on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 13, 2022.