Akanamali Explained

Akanamali
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Type:single
Artist:Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto
Recorded:2016–2017
Genre:Electronic
Producer:Sanele Sithole
Chronology:Sun-El Musician
Next Title:Sengimoja
Next Year:2017

"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.

Background and release

"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician.

Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021.[4]

Composition

The song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D♭ minor, having a tempo of 105 beats.[5]

"Akanamali" addresses a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness.[6]

Music video

The music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa.[7] [8]

Live performances

The song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician.[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Accolades

At the 24th South African Music Awards "Akanamali" won three accolades.[11] |-| rowspan="3" |2018| rowspan="3" |"Akanamali"| Best Collaboration||-|Highest Airplay Composer||-||Highest Airplay Song|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sun-EL Musician Releases Hit Song 'Akanamali' Featuring Samthing Soweto – SA Music Magazine . South Africa Music Magazine.
  2. Web site: Akanamali' by Sun-El Musician is the No.1 most Shazamed song in SA YOMZANSI. 1 September 2017. YoMzansi.
  3. Web site: Certificate Reporting. RiSA.
  4. Web site: Sun-EL Musician – Akanamali (Extended Mix) Ft. Samthing Soweto. John. Jabulani . 17 July 2021. Ubetoo.
  5. Web site: Akanamali - Sun-El Musician, Samthing Soweto Key and BPM. Songdata.
  6. Web site: Akanamali video hits all the wrong notes Music In Africa . Music In Africa . Carlos. Ncube. 7 October 2017.
  7. Web site: WATCH: Sun El-Musician releases 'Akanamali' music video feat. Samthing Soweto YOMZANSI. 18 October 2018. YoMzansi.
  8. Web site: Sun-EL Musician To Release Music Video For The Song Akanamali – SA Music Magazine. 4 August 2017. South Africa Music Magazine.
  9. Web site: Huawei Joburg Day in the Park 2018 – After Movie, Photos & Live Performances. 702. 17 May 2018. Preneil. Pillay.
  10. Web site: Stream The Top 10 Biggest Songs In South Africa At The Moment - SA Music Magazine . SA Music Magazine.
  11. Web site: Sun-El Musician, Joyous Celebration big winners at first night of Samas . Emmanuel. Tiiya. 2 June 2018. Sowetan Live.
  12. Web site: Akanamali (feat. Samthing Soweto) – Single – Apple Music. Apple Music. 21 May 2017.