Isibuko

Isibuko
Isibuko
Studio album by Sjava
Released	January 27, 2023
Recorded	2018-2022
Length	60:13
Label	1020 Cartel
Producer	Delayde; Jahcool; Vuyo Manyike; Juda Ngwenya; Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi; Webmoms; Zadok;
Sjava chronology

Isibuko is a third studio album by South African singer Sjava, released through 1020 Cartel on January 27, 2023.^[2] Production was handled by his frequent producer Ruff. The album also features artists such as Emtee, Saudi, Anzo, Sampa the Great, Lolli Native, Delayde, Nontokozo Mkhize, Vernotile, Dumakahle, Q Twins, Umzulu Phaqa, Shwi and Mzukulu.

It reached number one in South Africa and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Commercial performance[edit]

Isibuko upon its release became the most streamed album surpassing 7.7 million streams in less than 7 days across all digital streaming platforms and garnned over 20.3 million streams after 3 weeks.^[3]^[4]^[5]

As of July 2023, Isibuko has garnered over 42 million digital streams.^[6]

Awards[edit]

Isibuko was nominated for Best Afrosoul Pop at the 2023 Metro FM Awards. ^[7] Also the album earned 4 nominations at 29th South African Music Awards.^[8]


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2023	Isibuko	Best Afrosoul Pop	Nominated
		Male Artist of the Year	Nominated
		Album of the Year	Nominated
		Best Produced Album	Nominated
		Best Engineered Album	Nominated
		Best Afro Pop Album	Won

Track listing[edit]

*Isibuko* — Standard edition
No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Thixo" (with Nontokozo Mkhize)	Jabulani Makhubo Nontokozo Mkhize	Juda Ngwenya Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi Vuyo Manyike	Ngwenya Nkosi Manyike	4:12
2.	"Ubuhle Bendalo"	Makhubo Karum Nesta Cooper	Joe Maurice Mawson Manyike	Delayde Webmoms	3:42
3.	"Ukube Ngangazi"	Makhubo	Mawson Cooper	Delayde Webmoms	3:10
4.	"Time"	Makhubo	Nkosi	Nkosi	3:50
5.	"Amaphiko" (with Saudi)	Makhubo Anele Mbishe	Nkosi	Nkosi	4:21
6.	"Amavaka"	Makhubo	Mawson Cooper	Delayde Webmoms	3:42
7.	"Grounding" (with Delayde)	Makhubo	Mawson Cooper	Delayde Webmoms	4:54
8.	"My Life" (with Emtee and Lolli Native)	Makhubo Mthembeni Ndevu Luthando Dekeni	Nkosi	Nkosi	4:00
9.	"Iphisi"	Makhubo	Nkosi Tshupo Khutsoane	Nkosi Zadok	3:28
10.	"Dudlu"	Makhubo	Nkosi	Nkosi	4:30
11.	"Ungavumi" (with Saudi and Sampa the Great)	Makhubo Mbishe Sampa Tembo	Nkosi Jahcool		4:58
12.	"Amakhehla" (with Udumakahle and Anzo featuring Vernotile)	Makhubo Andile Ngubeni	Nkosi	Nkosi	4:13
13.	"Isoka" (with Q Twins and Mzukulu)	Makhubo Sfanele Zulu	Nkosi	Nkosi	4:38
14.	"Amanxeba"	Makhubo	Nkosi	Nkosi Delayde	2:51
15.	"Akabuye" (with Mzukulu and Inkos'yamagcokama)	Makhubo Zulu Scebi Dlamini	Nkosi	Nkosi	5:28
16.	"Ithuna" (with Shwi)	Makhubo Mandla Xaba	Nkosi	Nkosi	4:11
17.	"Inhlonipho" (with Umzulu Phaqa and Webmoms)	Makhubo Sphiwe Moya	Nkosi	Nkosi	4:28
18.	"Peace"	Makhubo	Mawson Cooper Manyike	Delayde Webmoms Manyike	2:41
Total length:					60:13

Promotion[edit]

Sjava announced Isibuko Tour to promote his album, first leg includes 3 dates; 18 March, State Theatre, 6 May, Cradle Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg and 27 May, Play House Theatre, Durban.^[9]

Certifications[edit]


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)^[10]	Platinum	20,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history[edit]

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Edition(s)	Ref.
South Africa	January 27, 2023	Digital download Streaming	1020 Cartel	Standard	^[11]
South Africa	TBA	Digital download Streaming	1020 Cartel	Deluxe

References[edit]

^ "SJava Reveals How Long It Took Him to Make the "Isibuko" Album". 6 March 2023.
^ "Arts and entertainment | News24". Life.
^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-02-02). "Sjava's 'Isibuko' hits 7.7-million streams in less than seven days". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
^ Banda, Clive (2023-02-01). "Sjava Shares Total Streams For Album "Isibuko" 5 Days After Release". Retrieved 2023-02-03.
^ "Sjava's 'Isibuko' marks his streaming platform milestone".
^ "Sjava's Isibuko album receives over 42 million streams". 24 July 2023.
^ Shumba, Ano (7 May 2023). "Metro FM Awards 2023: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-10-03). "K.O and Supermega lead #Sama29 nominations with six and seven nods". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
^ "Sjava announced tour dates dates for Isibuko | Bona Magazine". Bona. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
^ Rasephei, Sekese (January 27, 2023). "Sjava Releases His Long Awaited Third Album Isibuko".

[1] "SJava Reveals How Long It Took Him to Make the "Isibuko" Album". 6 March 2023.

[2] "Arts and entertainment | News24". Life.

[3] Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-02-02). "Sjava's 'Isibuko' hits 7.7-million streams in less than seven days". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2023-02-03.

[4] Banda, Clive (2023-02-01). "Sjava Shares Total Streams For Album "Isibuko" 5 Days After Release". Retrieved 2023-02-03.

[5] "Sjava's 'Isibuko' marks his streaming platform milestone".

[6] "Sjava's Isibuko album receives over 42 million streams". 24 July 2023.

[7] Shumba, Ano (7 May 2023). "Metro FM Awards 2023: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved May 16, 2023.

[8] Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-10-03). "K.O and Supermega lead #Sama29 nominations with six and seven nods". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-10-03.

[9] "Sjava announced tour dates dates for Isibuko | Bona Magazine". Bona. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-03-19.

[South_AfricaSjavaIsibukosingleCertRef-10] "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2024-01-29.

[11] Rasephei, Sekese (January 27, 2023). "Sjava Releases His Long Awaited Third Album Isibuko".

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