Imizwa Explained
| Imizwa |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Lwah Ndlunkulu |
| Cover: | Imizwa.jpg |
| Length: | (Standard Edition)
(Deluxe Edition) |
| Label: | Inkabi Records |
| Producer: | Xowla |
Imizwa is the debut studio album by South African singer-songwriter Lwah Ndlunkulu, released on November 24, 2023, through Inkabi Records.[1] [2]
Lwah Ndlunkulu released a deluxe version of the album, titled Imizwa (Deluxe) on August 9, 2024, which includes the original album's 12 tracks along with 6 new ones.[3] With features from Mzukulu and Xowla.
Commercial performance
The album reached number one on Spotify's Top Albums Chart, and surpassed two million streams on Spotify, 10 days after its release. [4] [5]
Accolades
Imizwa earned a nomination for Best African Pop at 2024 Metro FM Music Awards Awards. In addition the album received nominations for Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Best Afro Pop Album at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.! |-|rowspan=4|2024|div style="text-align: center";> rowspan=4|Imizwa|Best African Pop| ||-|Newcomer of the Year| |rowspan=3|[6] |-|Female Artist of the Year| |-|Best Afro Pop Album|
Personnel
Credits are adapted from AllMusic. [7]
- Big Zulu - Featured Artist
- Dr. Buselaphi - Featured Artist
- Irene Gxowa Buselaphi - Composer
- Lwah Ndlunkulu - Primary Artist
- Lwandile Mtshali - Composer
- Siya Ntuli - Featured Artist
- Siyabonga Nene - Composer
- Siyabonga Ntuli - Composer
- Xolani Shabalala - Composer
Notes and References
- Web site: Lwah Ndlunkulu’s new Imizwa album – A girl’s guide to shooting a shot, showing gratitude. 2024-02-07. 2023-11-29. Keamogetswe. Matlala. SNL24. subscription .
- Web site: Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops Debut Album ‘Imizwa’. Atlehang. Moloi. 2023-11-24 . Slikouronlife.
- Web site: Lwah Ndlunkulu to release a deluxe version of her album Imizwa. SNL24. 2024-08-09. 2024-08-08.
- News: Lwah Ndlunkulu’s album achieves 2 million streams in 10 days Network News. South Africa . Network News. 2024-02-07.
- Web site: Lwah Ndlunkulu’s album achieves 2 million streams in 10 days Bona Magazine. Bona Magazine . 2024-02-07. Silindokuhle. Booi.
- Web site: Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations. Sunday World. 26 September 2024. 26 September 2024.
- Web site: Lwah Ndlunkulu - Imizwa Album Reviews, Songs & More AllMusic . 2024-02-07. AllMusic.
