Ichwane Lenyoka

Ichwane Lenyoka is the third studio album by South African rapper Big Zulu.[1] It was released by Nkabi Records on September 3, 2021 in South Africa.[2]The album features Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, ProKid, Xola, Kwazi, Cofi, Nhlanhla Mhlongo, Ami Faku, Siya Ntuli, Samthing Soweto, Sjava, Aubrey Qwana, Mnqobi Yazo, Zuluboy, Intaba Yase Dubai and Riky Rick.

Ichwane Lenyoka
Studio album by
Big Zulu
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Genre
LabelNkabi Records
ProducerGobi Beast
Ndu Browns
Xola
Lazarus Nyashanu
Thabiso Manama
CeLza
Big Zulu chronology
Ungqongqoshe Wongqongqoshe
(2019)		 Ichwane Lenyoka
(2021)
Singles from Ichwane Lenyoka
  1. "Mali Eningi"
    Released: 20 November 2020
  2. "Inhlupheko"
    Released: 11 March 2021
  3. "Umuzi eSandton"
    Released: 9 July 2021

Singles

"Mali Eningi" featuring Ntaba Yase Dubai, Riky Rick was released in South Africa on November 20, 2020 as the album's lead single. "Inhlupheko" featuring Mduduzi Ncube was released on March 11, 2021 as the second single from the album. The song reached number 1 on the SA iTunes charts.[3] "Umuzi eSandton", featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu, was released on July 9, 2021 as the third single from Ichwane Lenyoka.[4]

Tracklisting
Ichwane Lenyoka tracklisting
No.TitleLength
1."Ichwane Lenyoka"4:47
2."Ivikela Mbuso"4:21
3."Ivolovolo (featuring Xola)"5:07
4."Inhlupheko (featuring Mduduzi Ncube)"5:17
5."Ubaba Ulala Nam (featuring Kwazi, Cofi and Nhlanhla Mhlongo)"6:44
6."Ukube Kuya Ngami (featuring Ami Faku)"4:57
7."Baba Ngiyakhumbula"5:27
8."Inkabi Awuna Nembheza"4:51
9."Yakhala iPhone (featuring Siya Ntuli)"3:18
10."iStradi (featuring PRO Kid)"3:51
11."Umbonge (featuring Samthing Soweto)"5:16
12."Umuzi eSandton (featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu)"4:10
13."Ibele (featuring Aubrey Qwana)"4:22
14."Ngaqoma Ibhinca (featuring Sjava)"4:31
15."Type Yam (featuring Mnqobi Yazo)"5:01
16."Ushun' Wenkabi"4:17
17."Khala Mabhinca (featuring Zuluboy and Leverage)"4:17
18."Ngiphilele"4:02
19."Mali Eningi (featuring Riky Rick & Intaba Yase Dubai)"4:30
20."Dear PRO (featuring RED BUTTON and Touchline)"3:40

Accolades

At the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards, Ichwane Lenyoka won Album of the Year and Best Male.[5]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021
Ichwane Lenyoka
 Album of the Year Won
Best Male Won

Personnel

All credits are adapted from Genius.[6]

  • Big Zulu - vocals, writer (all tracks)
  • Ami Faku - vocals, writer (track 6)
  • Samthing Soweto - vocals, writer (track 11)
  • Zuluboy - vocals, writer (track 17)
  • Sjava - writer, vocals (track 14)
  • Lwah Ndlunkulu - vocals, writer (track 11)
  • Gobi Beast - producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20)
  • Lazarus Nyashanu - producer (track 19)
  • CeLza - producer (track 12)
  • Thabiso Manama - producer (track 10)
  • Ndu Browns - producer (track 6)
  • Xola - producer (track 3)

Release history
List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
South Africa 3 September 2021
  • CD
  • digital download
 Inkabi Records Standard [7]

References
  1. Modise, Kedibone (September 4, 2021). "Big Zulu on latest album 'Ichwane Lenyoka' and staying rooted to his culture". Independent Online.
  2. Manjo, Theo (September 3, 2021). "Big Zulu Finally Drops 'Ichwane Lenyoka' Album | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife.
  3. Mngadi, Mxolisi. "Big Zulu's New Epic Single 'Inhlupheko' Hits Number 1 on iTunes". Briefly. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  4. "Big Zulu Releases "Umuzi Esandton" (Feat. Lwah The Ndlunkulu) | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  5. Donkoh, Ebenezer (2021-12-10). "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners - NY DJ Live". NY DJ Live. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  6. "Big Zulu - Ichwane Lenyoka Lyrics and Tracklist | Genius". Genius.
  7. "Big Zulu - Ichwane Lenyoka - Apple Music". Apple Music. September 3, 2021.


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