Isibuko
Studio album by
Sjava
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2023 (2023-01-27)
Recorded2018-2022[1]
Length60:13
Label1020 Cartel
Producer
  • Delayde
  • Jahcool
  • Vuyo Manyike
  • Juda Ngwenya
  • Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi
  • Webmoms
  • Zadok
Sjava chronology
Umqhele
(2018)		 Isibuko
(2023)

Isibuko is a third studio album by South African singer Sjava, released through 1020 Cartel on January 27, 2023.[2] Production was handled by his frequent producer Ruff. The album also features artists such as Emtee, Saudi, Anzo, Sampa the Great, Lolli Native, Delayde, Nontokozo Mkhize, Vernotile, Dumakahle, Q Twins, Umzulu Phaqa, Shwi and Mzukulu.

It reached number one in South Africa and certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Commercial performance

Isibuko upon its release became the most streamed album surpassing 7.7 million streams in less than 7 days across all digital streaming platforms and garnned over 20.3 million streams after 3 weeks.[3][4][5]

As of July 2023, Isibuko has garnered over 42 million digital streams.[6]

Awards

Isibuko was nominated for Best Afrosoul Pop at the 2023 Metro FM Awards. [7] Also the album earned 4 nominations at 29th South African Music Awards.[8]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023
Isibuko
 Best Afrosoul Pop Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year Nominated
Best Produced Album Nominated
Best Engineered Album Nominated
Best Afro Pop Album Won

Track listing

Standard edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Thixo" (with Nontokozo Mkhize)
  • Juda Ngwenya
  • Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi
  • Vuyo Manyike
  • Ngwenya
  • Nkosi
  • Manyike
4:12
2."Ubuhle Bendalo"
  • Makhubo
  • Karum Nesta Cooper
  • Joe Maurice Mawson
  • Manyike
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:42
3."Ukube Ngangazi"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:10
4."Time"MakhuboNkosiNkosi3:50
5."Amaphiko" (with Saudi)
  • Makhubo
  • Anele Mbishe
NkosiNkosi4:21
6."Amavaka"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:42
7."Grounding" (with Delayde)Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
4:54
8."My Life" (with Emtee and Lolli Native)
NkosiNkosi4:00
9."Iphisi"Makhubo
  • Nkosi
  • Tshupo Khutsoane
  • Nkosi
  • Zadok
3:28
10."Dudlu"MakhuboNkosiNkosi4:30
11."Ungavumi" (with Saudi and Sampa the Great)
  • Nkosi
  • Jahcool
 4:58
12."Amakhehla" (with Udumakahle and Anzo featuring Vernotile)
  • Makhubo
  • Andile Ngubeni
NkosiNkosi4:13
13."Isoka" (with Q Twins and Mzukulu)
  • Makhubo
  • Sfanele Zulu
NkosiNkosi4:38
14."Amanxeba"MakhuboNkosi
  • Nkosi
  • Delayde
2:51
15."Akabuye" (with Mzukulu and Inkos'yamagcokama)
  • Makhubo
  • Zulu
  • Scebi Dlamini
NkosiNkosi5:28
16."Ithuna" (with Shwi)
  • Makhubo
  • Mandla Xaba
NkosiNkosi4:11
17."Inhlonipho" (with Umzulu Phaqa and Webmoms)
  • Makhubo
  • Sphiwe Moya
NkosiNkosi4:28
18."Peace"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Manyike
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
  • Manyike
2:41
Total length:60:13

Promotion

Sjava announced Isibuko Tour to promote his album, first leg includes 3 dates; 18 March, State Theatre, 6 May, Cradle Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg and 27 May, Play House Theatre, Durban.[9]

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[10] Gold 10,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
South Africa January 27, 2023 1020 Cartel Standard [11]

References

  1. ↑ "SJava Reveals How Long It Took Him to Make the "Isibuko" Album". 6 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Arts and entertainment | News24". Life.
  3. ↑ Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-02-02). "Sjava's 'Isibuko' hits 7.7-million streams in less than seven days". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  4. ↑ Banda, Clive (2023-02-01). "Sjava Shares Total Streams For Album "Isibuko" 5 Days After Release". Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  5. ↑ "Sjava's 'Isibuko' marks his streaming platform milestone".
  6. ↑ "Sjava's Isibuko album receives over 42 million streams". 24 July 2023.
  7. ↑ Shumba, Ano (7 May 2023). "Metro FM Awards 2023: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-10-03). "K.O and Supermega lead #Sama29 nominations with six and seven nods". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  9. ↑ "Sjava announced tour dates dates for Isibuko | Bona Magazine". Bona. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  10. ↑ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  11. ↑ Rasephei, Sekese (January 27, 2023). "Sjava Releases His Long Awaited Third Album Isibuko".
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