"Empini" is a song by South African singer Kelly Khumalo from her studio album, The Voice of Africa. It was released on June 19, 2020, as the lead single from the album.[1] The song was written by and produced by Mondli Ngcobo.[1]
| "Empini" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Kelly Khumalo | |
| from the album The Voice of Africa | |
| Released | June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19) |
| Recorded | 2020 |
| Studio | Universal Music |
| Genre | Afro-Pop |
| Length | 4:49 |
| Songwriter(s) | Mondli Ngcobo |
| Producer(s) | Mondli Ngcobo |
The song was certified 4× platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
The song peaked number one on South Africa Afro Pop Music charts.[2]
At 27th South African Music Awards, "Empini" was nominated for Record of the Year (fan-voted).
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Empini" | Record Of The Year | Nominated | [3] |
"Empini" credits are adapted from AllMusic.[4]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[5] | 4× Platinum | 80,000* |
|
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | June 19, 2020 | Digital download | Original | Universal Music | [6] |