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Umsebenzi

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Umsebenzi
EP by
Sjava
Released4 December 2020 (2020-12-04)
Length16:30
Label1020 Cartel
Producer
  • Ruff
  • Zadok
  • Webmoms
  • Delayde
  • Vuyo Mnyike
Sjava chronology
Umphako
(2018)
Umsebenzi
(2020)

Umsebenzi is an extended play by South African singer-songwriter and rapper Sjava. It was released on 4 December 2020 through 1020 Cartel.[1][2] It features guest appearance from Ami Faku, and Ndabo Zulu.

Umsebenzi was certified Gold in South Africa.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Sjava

Umsebenzi — Standard Edition
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Umcebo"
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:52
2."Imigomo Nemibandela"
  • Zadok
  • Ruff
3:54
3."Ikusasa"Manyike5:07
4."Maduze"
  • Ruff
  • Manyike
3:37
Total length:16:30
Umsebenzi — Gold Deluxe Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
5."Luhle Ngani"
  • Jabulani Makhubo
  • Mfanafuthi Nkosi
Ruff3:20
6."Edokodweni"
  • Makhubo
  • Nkosi
Ruff4:55
7."Balele" (featuring Ami Faku)Young2unnBeats3:55
8."Umoya"
  • Makhubo
  • Nkosi
Ruff4:05
9."Ushevu"
  • Makhubo
  • Nkosi
  • Ndabo Zulu
Ruff3:53
Total length:36:00

Personnel

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Adapted from AllMusic.[3]

  • Delayde – producer
  • Joe Mawson – composer
  • Karum Cooper – composer
  • Mfanafuthi Nkosi – composer
  • Ruff – producer
  • Sjava – primary artist
  • Tshupo Benjamin Khutsoane – composer
  • Vuyo Manyike – composer, producer
  • Webmoms – producer
  • Zadok – producer

Awards

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At the 27th South African Music Awards was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album and won Best Produced Album.[4] In addition, Umsebenzi was nominated for Best Male Artist/Group at the 15th Ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Umsebenzi Best Adult Contemporary Album Nominated [5]
Best Produced Album Won
Best Male Artist/Group Nominated [6][7]

Certification and sales

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[8] Gold 10,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
South Africa December 4, 2020 1020 Cartel Standard [9]
October 1, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Gold Deluxe [10]

References

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  1. ^ Maqubela, Nokulunga (4 June 2024). "Sjava Releases A Four Track EP Titled Umsebenzi". SlikourOnLife. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Sjava Releases New Four Track EP Titled "Umsebenzi"". Groove Africa. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Umsebenzi - Sjava | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  4. ^ Dayile, Qhama (31 July 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  5. ^ https://mg.co.za/friday/2022-08-01-and-the-winner-is-the-samas-27-years-of-sa-music/
  6. ^ Mazibuko, Thobile (29 November 2021). "All the Satma Awards 2021 winners". Independent Online. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  7. ^ Seroto, Butchie (1 December 2021). "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  8. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  9. ^ https://music.apple.com/ng/album/umsebenzi-ep/1540738553
  10. ^ https://music.apple.com/ng/album/umsebenzi-gold-deluxe/1585634378