Akanamali
"Akanamali" is a single by South African DJ and music producer Sun-El Musician featuring South African singer-songwriter Samthing Soweto. EL World Music and Sony released it on 21 May 2017, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Africa to the World.
It reached number one on Shazam charts, becoming the first single from the album to reach summit of the chart. The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness. "Akanamali" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
At the 24th ceremony of South African Music Awards the song won three awards includes: Best Collaboration, Highest Airplay Composer and Highest Airplay Song.
Background and release
"Akanamali" marks first collaboration with Samthing Soweto. The song was produced by Sun-El Musician.Sun-El Musician released Extended Mix version of the song on 17 July 2021.
Composition
The song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D♭ minor, having a tempo of 105 beats."Akanamali" addresses a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to find her happiness.