"Ghanama"
Single by Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza
from the album African Queen
Released7 July 2021
Genre
LabelOpen Mic Productions
Songwriter(s)Ndivhudzannyi Rhalivhona

"Ghanama" is a single by South African singer and songwriter Makhadzi, featuring Prince Benza, released on 7 July 2021, through Open Mic Productions.[1]

The song was certified double platinum in South Africa.

Commercial performance

The song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa and surpassed over million streams on Spotify.[2]

Accolades

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Ghanama" Favourite Song Won [3][4]

Controversy

Initially the song was set to be released by Makhadzi featuring King Monada, and Prince Benza.[5] After the song was recorded, was teased on online platform and it received position feedback. Later after the song was about to be released King Monada had a fight with Makhadzi over a song ownership, who claimed it to be his song.[5][6]

In 7 July, Makhadzi decided to release a song with Prince Benza.

Sdala B and Paige version

Track listing

Digital download and streaming
  1. "Ghanama (Zulu version)"  – 4:13[7]

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
South Africa (RiSA)[8][9] 2× Platinum 60 000+

Release

"Ghanama" was released on 7 July 2021.

References

  1. ↑ Grootboom, Jamal (8 July 2021). "Mzansi unhappy with Makhadzi dropping 'Ghanama' without King Monada's vocals". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. ↑ Darangwa, Shingai (13 December 2021). "Makhadzi's hit single 'Ghanama' goes platinum". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  3. ↑ Ferreira, Thinus (13 May 2022). "DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards: The 2022 nominees". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  4. ↑ de Wee, Naledi (13 May 2022). "DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards: Take a look at all the nominees". The South African. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  5. 1 2 Mazibuko, Thobile (20 June 2021). "King Monada and Makhadzi fight over a song". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Mbhele, Sandisiwe (8 July 2021). "UPDATE: Makhadzi confirms 'Ghanama' battle was a fight 'for her rights'". Citizen. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "Ghanama (Zulu version) by Sdala B and Paige - Song on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  8. ↑ Nteyi, Zama (12 December 2021). "MAKHADZI'S GHANAMA GOES PLATINUM! | Dailysun". Dailysun. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  9. ↑ Zwane, Nokuthula (10 May 2022). "Makhadzi celebrates music milestone". News24. Channel24. Retrieved 10 June 2022.

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