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Wikipedia article{{Infobox song |name=Akanamali |cover=File:81LhGL9TIYL. SS500.jpg |alt= |border=yes |type=single |artist=Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto |album=Africa to the World |released= |recorded=2016-2017 |genre=Electronic |length= |label= |writer= Sanele Tresure Sithole, Mdolomba Samkelo, Dibodu Karabo |producer= |chronology= Sun-El Musician |prev_title= |next_title=Sengimoja |next_year=2017 | misc = }} "'Akanamali'" is a song recorded by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, 'Africa to the World' (2018). It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart. Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021. The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified platinum in by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song. Background"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician. CompositionThe song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D minor, having a tempo of 105 beats. "Akanamali" addresses a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. Music videoThe music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa. Live performancesThe song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician. ChartsWeekly chartsCertificationsAccoladesAt the 24th South African Music Awards "'Akanamali'" won three accolades. |- | rowspan="3" |2018 | rowspan="3" |"Akanamali" | Best Collaboration | |- |Highest Airplay Composer | |- ||Highest Airplay Song | Release historyReferencesCategory:2017 singles Category:2017 songs Category:Zulu-language songs | |
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