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Buyelekhaya

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Buyelekhaya
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 10, 2015 (2015-03-10)
Recorded2013–2015
Genreafrosoul, Afropop
LabelMuthaland
ProducerVarious
Nathi chronology
Buyelekhaya
(2015)
Umbulelo Wam
(2016)
Singles from Buyelekhaya
  1. "Nomvula"
  2. "Noba Ngumama"

Buyelekhaya is the debut studio album by Nathi, a South African recording artist. It was released on 10 March 2015 under Muthaland Entertainment.[1] The tracks "Nomvula" and "Noba Ngumama" were released as singles.

Commercial performance

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Upon the release of Buyelekhaya, the album went platinum within six weeks of its release and subsequently triple platinum,[2] receiving positive critical reviews among music critics.[3]

Accolades

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At the South African Afro Music Awards Buyelekhaya was nominated for Best Afro Album.[4]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 Buyelekhaya Best Afro Album Nominated

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1.""Nomvula""4:37
2."Imibuzo"4:04
3."Noba Ngumama"4:30
4."Nomakanjani" (featuring Vusi Nova)5:37
5."Liziwe"3:59
6."Ndenzenjani"4:47
7."Buyele'khaya"4:27
8."Ezweni"3:55
9."Intliziyo"4:46
10."Imizamo Yam"4:02

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/Sales
South Africa (RISA) 3× Platinum 90 000+

References

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  1. ^ "Nathi's album goes platinum". Tru FM. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  2. ^ Raba, Buchule (21 October 2015). "Nathi Mankayi: From prison to stardom". Sunday World. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  3. ^ Phaladi, Batlile (20 August 2015). "Jukebox Thursday: Nathi's Buyelekhaya review". The Citizen. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  4. ^ Shumba, Ano (24 November 2017). "SA: Vusi Nova wins two SAAFMAs | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.