Inkabi Zezwe
Inkabi Zezwe is a South African duo composed of Sjava and Big Zulu formed in 2022. Their debut single "Umbayimbayi", charted number 1 and certified 2× platinum in South Africa.[1]
Inkabi Zezwe | |
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| Genres | Afro-soul, Afro pop |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Warner |
| Members | Sjava Big Zulu |
Their debut studio album Ukhamba (2023), debuted number 1 in two countries South Africa and Eswatini consecutively.
History
2022-present: Inkabi Zezwe formation, Ukhamba
Inkabi Zezwe composed of Sjava (born Jabulani Hadebe) and Big Zulu (Siyabonga Nene) was formed in 2022 and signed a recording deal with Warner Music for their one time collaborative album.[2]
On March 17, 2023, Big Zulu and Sjava announced the working on their joint album Ukhamba. "Umbayimbayi" was released on March 24, 2023, as album's lead single.[3] The song debuted at number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively.[4] 18 days after the release was certified platinum in South Africa.[5][6]
On April 1, Zulu announced that the Inkabi Zezwe tour will run from June until September 2023.[2]
Their debut studio album was released on May 12, 2023. It debuted number one in two countries South Africa and Eswatini consecutively. [7]
Discography
- Ukhamba (2023)
References
- "Inkabi Zezwe's "Umbayimbayi" Dominating Various Charts In Just 3 Days Since Release". ZAlebs.
- Magagula, Nompumelelo. "Fans in for a once-off treat as Sjava and Big Zulu collaborate". City Press.
- Banda, Clive (March 18, 2023). "Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project". SA Hip Hop Mag.
- Tshambuluka, Sinazo (March 28, 2023). ""Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify". Briefly.
- "Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA". slikouronlife.co.za.
- "Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum".
- https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/144231/