Phakade Lami
| "Phakade Lami" | ||||
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| Single by Nomfundo Moh featuring Ami Faku and Sha Sha | ||||
| from the album Amagama | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
| Label | Universal Music South Africa | |||
| Producer(s) | Celimpilo Manyathi Martin Manqoba Sosibo Charmaine Mapimbiro | |||
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| Ami Faku singles chronology | ||||
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| Sha Sha singles chronology | ||||
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"Phakade Lami" is a single by South African singer Nomfundo Moh featuring Zimbabwean-born Sha Sha and South African singer Ami Faku, released on October 11, 2021, by Universal, as album's third single from her debut studio album Amagama (2022). It was produced by Celimpilo Manyathi, Martin Manqoba Sosibo, Charmaine Mapimbiro.
The song was certified 6× platinum in South Africa.
Background
[edit]She revealed release date via her Twitter account on October 8, 2021.[1]
Commercial performance
[edit]Upon its release the song garnered over 3 000 000 streams on Spotify.[2]
"Phakade Lami" was certified 6× platinum in South Africa.[3]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Africa (TOSAC)[4] | 5 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[5] | 6× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Personnel
[edit]All credits adapted from AllMusic.[6]
- Amanda Faku - Composer
- Ami Faku - Featured Artist, Primary Artist
- Celimpilo Manyathi - Producer
- Charmaine Mapimbiro - Composer, Producer
- Nomfundo Moh - Composer, Primary Artist
- Sha Sha - Featured Artist, Primary Artist
- Martin Manqoba Sosibo - Producer
Accolades
[edit]"Phakade Lami" received several nominations at 28th South African Music Awards was nominated for Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and TikTok Viral Song of the Year. At the 2022 Basadi in Music Awards received a nomination for Song of the Year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Phakade Lami" | Record of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
| Music Video of the Year | Nominated | |||
| TikTok Viral Song of the Year | Nominated | [8] | ||
| 2022 | "Phakade Lami" | Song of the Year | Nominated | [9] |
| 2022 | Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul | Nominated | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Nomfundo Moh realises dream with Phakade Lami, featuring Sha Sha & Ami Faku - JustNje". JustNje. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- ^ Nteyi, Zama (2022-05-16). "Singer Nomfundo Moh: I couldn't believe it! | Dailysun". Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- ^ "Phakade Lami' hitmaker, Nomfundo Moh, awarded double platinum plaque at UKZN graduation". Independent Online. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 07-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ "Phakade Lami - Nomfundo Moh | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- ^ Zwane, Nokuthula (2022-06-03). "SAMA28 announces nominations for three categories | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
- ^ Mahamba, Chulumanco (2022-08-14). "Nominees for first 'TikTok Viral Song of the Year' at 28th SAMAs announced". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2022-07-06). "Basadi in Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2022-09-16). "All Africa Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-16.