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2022 studio album by Nomfundo Moh
Amagama
Studio album by Nomfundo Moh
ReleasedJanuary 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)
Recorded2020–2022
Length47:22 (Standard Edition)
60:08 (Deluxe Edition)
LabelUniversal Music South Africa
ProducerMartin Manqoba Sosibo
Nomfundo Moh chronology
Amagama
(2022) 		Ugcobo
(2023)
Singles from Amagama
  1. "Lilizela"
    Released: February 2021
  2. "Umthwalo"
    Released: June 2021
  3. "Phakade Lami"
    Released: 11 October 2021

Amagama is a debut studio album by South African singer and songwriter Nomfundo Moh, released on January 28, 2022, through Universal Music South Africa. It was produced by Martin Manqoba Sosibo.

The album was certified platinum in South Africa.

On August 12, 2022, Moh released a deluxe version of the album, titled Amagama (Deluxe), which includes the original album's 13 tracks along with 4 new ones. With features from Sjava, Shekhinah, and Kwesta.

Background

Towards the end of 2020 Moh began working on her debut album and finished recording it in 2021.

In early January 2022, she revealed release date January 28, 2022, in an interview with Drum.

Composition

The final 13-track standard edition of Amagama is an Afro-pop record.

4 bonus tracks were released on Deluxe Edition in August 2022.

Commercial performance

Amagama was certified platinum in South Africa.

Accolades

Amagama won Best Afro-Pop Album at the 28th South African Music Awards, received a nominations for Album of the Year both All Africa Music Awards and African Entertainment Awards USA.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Amagama Best Afro Pop Album Won
Album of the Year Nominated
Album of the Year Pending

Track listing

Standard Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Revelation" (featuring Magcina Kanina)1:32
2."Umthwalo"3:39
3."Umona"3:58
4."Lilizela"4:08
5."Nginjena"4:37
6."Soft Life"4:08
7."Phakade Lami" (featuring Ami Faku, Sha Sha)4:21
8."Kuhle" (featuring De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef)3:28
9."Ngam'khetha" (featuring Naxion Cross, Beast RSA)4:00
10."Isandla Sikamama"4:03
11."Jikeleza"4:00
12."Shintsha" (featuring Naxion Cross, Lady K)2:50
13."Amagama (Outro)"2:38
Total length:47:22
Deluxe Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Kusengakhanya"4:05
2."Sundays Are For Lovers" (featuring Sjava and Shekhinah)4:43
3."Sibaningi" (featuring Kwesta)4:02
4."Izibusiso"4:14
Total length:60:08

Personnel

Credits are adapted from AllMusic.

  • Nomfundo Moh - Composer, Primary Artist
  • Martin Manqoba Sosibo - Producer

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA) Platinum 30,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Releases and singles

Amagama standard edition was released digitally on January 28, 2022. The album is about 47 minutes and 22 second consisting of 13 tracks.

"Phakade Lami" featuring South African singer Ami Faku and Zimbabwean-born singer Sha Sha was released as third single on October 7, 2021. It debuted at number 1 on Metro FM Top 40 Charts and number 4 on Most Popular Radio Singles.

Release history

Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
South Africa January 28, 2022 Digital download, Streaming Standard Universal
August 12, 2022 Deluxe

References

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