Akanamali
| "Akanamali" | ||||
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| Single by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto | ||||
| from the album Africa to the World | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 5:22 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo | |||
| Producer(s) | Sanele Sithole | |||
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| "Akanamali" on YouTube | ||||
"Akanamali" is a single by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Africa to the World (2018).
It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart. The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song.