Ghetto King


Ghetto King is the third studio album by South African singer Zakes Bantwini. It was released on 3 December 2021, by Mayonie Production and Paradise Sound System. BlaQRhythm, DeeTheGeneral, Drega, Karyendasoul, Khetha, Mthunzi, Nana Atta, Nomkhosi, Skillz, and Skye Wanda appear as guest artists.

Release

"Osama" was released as the album's lead single on 10 September 2021. The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts.

Critical reception

Magnetic Magazine wrote; "Ghetto King is a long and sometimes slow burn, but the payoffs are worth it".

Accolades

Ghetto King received four nominations for Best Dance Album, Best Engineered Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year at the 28th South [African Music Awards|28th ceremony] of South African Music Awards.

Commercial performance

In late January 2022, Ghetto King surpassed 50 million streams.

Personnel

All credits adapted from AllMusic.
  • Amanda Benedicta Anthony – vocals
  • Nana Atta – vocals
  • Zakhele Madida – vocals, producer
  • BlaQRhythm – vocals, producer
  • Nicodimus Mogashoa – producer, remix engineer
  • DeeTheGeneral – vocals
  • Ega – vocals, producer
  • Kasmario Ike Fankis – producer
  • Karyendasoul – producer, vocals
  • Kasango – vocals
  • Olefied Khetha – vocals
  • Nomkhosi – vocals
  • Skillz – producer, vocals
  • Skye Wanda – vocals