Umqhele is the second studio album by South African singer and songwriter Sjava. It was released on December 14, 2018, by Ambitiouz Entertainment. The album was produced by Mace and Ruff.
Umqhele debuted at number one in South Africa. The album was named the most streamed South African album of all time by Apple Music.
Background In early December 2018, he teased the album and captioned, "#UMQHELE 14 DECEMBER 2018", via his Twitter account. Accolades At the 25th South African Music Awards Umqhele won Best Afro Pop Album, Album of the Year, and nominated for Best Engineered Album.
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| Best Engineered Album |
Track listing
Personnel Credits for Umqhele adapted from AllMusic. Mnqobi Nxumalo - Composer Buhlebendalo Mda - Composer Thabang Gomba - Composer Vuyo Manyike - Composer Tumisang Molefi - Composer Ruff Nkosi - Composer Sjava - Primary Artist Bheki Christopher Thobela - Composer
Featured artists Buhlebendalo - Anzo - Mzukulu - Bongani Radebe - Fasto - Howard - Nue Sam -
Release history +List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and referenceRegionDateFormat(s)LabelEdition(s)South Africa December 14, 2018Digital downloadAmbitiouz EntertainmentStandard
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