Umbayimbayi

"Umbayimbayi" is a debut single by South African duo Inkabi Zezwe released on March 24, 2023, through Warner Music Africa, as album's lead single from debut studio album Ukhamba. Written by Sjava, Big Zulu and production was handled by Xowla.

It debuted number one and number 2 in South Africa and Swaziland consecutively. The song was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa

Commercial performance

The song debuted at number one on iTunes Top 50 & Spotify Top 100 South Africa consecutively. The song reached 3× Platinum in South Africa.

Accolades

"Umbayimbayi" is nominated for Song of the Year at DStv Content Creator Awards 2023. Also the song earned nomination for Best Voted Song of the Year at 2023 SATMA. In addition, the song received nomination for Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.

! |- |2023 |rowspan=3|"Umbayimbayi" | Song of the Year | |

|- |2023 |Most Voted Song of the Year | | |- |2024 | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | |

Certifications

Track listing

• Digital download

1. "Umbayimbayi" (Single Version) – 3:50

Personnel

All credits are adapted from AllMusic.

• Jabulani Hadebe - Composer, Lyricist
• Siyabonga Nene - Composer, Lyricist
• Xowla Shabalala - Composer
• Sjava - Primary Artist, Vocals
• Stallion - Engineer, Producer
• Inkabi Zezwe - Primary Artist
• Big Zulu - Primary Artist, Vocals

Release history

References