Inkabi Zezwe
GenresAfro-soul, Afro pop
Years active2022–present
LabelsWarner Music Africa
MembersSjava
Big Zulu

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 3× Platinum in South Africa.[1]


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] The song reached 3× Platinum in South Africa.[5][6][7]

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. [8] On 15 July 2023, Warner Music Africa announces a partnership with Lacuna Creative Studios, to oversee the post-production of Inkabi Zezwe six-part documentary series of the making of Sjava and Big Zulu’s Ukhamba studio album.[9]

Discography

Awards

Content Creator Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 "Umbayimbayi" Song of the Year Nominated [10]

[11]

South African Traditional and Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 "Umbayimbayi" Most Voted Song of the Year Pending [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Inkabi Zezwe's "Umbayimbayi" Dominating Various Charts In Just 3 Days Since Release". ZAlebs.
  2. 1 2 Magagula, Nompumelelo. "Fans in for a once-off treat as Sjava and Big Zulu collaborate". City Press.
  3. ↑ Banda, Clive (March 18, 2023). "Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project". SA Hip Hop Mag.
  4. ↑ Tshambuluka, Sinazo (March 28, 2023). ""Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify". Briefly.
  5. ↑ "Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA". slikouronlife.co.za.
  6. ↑ "Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum".
  7. ↑ Banda, Clive (July 18, 2023). "Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum". SA Hip Hop Mag.
  8. ↑ Mukandila, Johana (May 17, 2023). "Big Zulu and Sjava's album tops streaming platforms".
  9. ↑ "Warner Music Africa". www.africa.com. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "DStv Content Creator Awards nominees revealed". Bizcommunity.
  11. ↑ Legodi, Simangele. "Nominees for 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards released". ewn.co.za.
  12. ↑ "18th annual SATMA Awards nominees revealed - Limpopo Chronicle". Limpopo Chronicle. 2023-10-03.
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