"Abalele" is a song by South African DJ Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa, and featuring South African singer Ami Faku, released on September 17, 2021.[1] It is a house music track of the South African style amapiano.[2] The song was a hit in South Africa,[3][4] topping the Apple Music charts[5] and becoming the country's fourth most-streamed song of 2021 on Spotify.[6]
| "Abalele" | ||||
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| Single by Kabza de Small, DJ Maphorisa and Ami Faku | ||||
| Released | September 17, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 6:56 | |||
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NPR described it as "a lover asking for forgiveness, and it's a perfect specimen of amapiano - smooth, chill house beats that build into the genre's signature log drums."[2]
The song was first teased on Kabza De Small official Facebook account, seven days before its release.[7]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Abalele" |
Record of the Year | Nominated | [8] |
| "Abalelele" | Most Streamed Song of the Year | Won | [9][10] |