Ichwane Lenyoka


Ichwane Lenyoka is the third studio album by South African rapper Big Zulu. It was released by Nkabi Records on 3 September 2021 in South Africa. The album features Mduduzi Ncube, Lwah Ndlunkulu, ProKid, Xola, Kwazi, Cofi, Nhlanhla Mhlongo, Ami Faku, Siya Ntuli, Samthing Soweto, Sjava, Aubrey Qwana, Mnqobi Yazo, Zuluboy, Intaba Yase Dubai and Riky Rick.
The album debuted number 1 in South Africa.

Background

Zulu announced album via his Twitter account on January 20, 2021.

Singles

"Mali Eningi" was released in South Africa on 20 November 2020 as the album's lead single.
The second single, "Inhlupheko", was released on 11 March 2021. The song reached number 1 on the SA iTunes charts.
Third single "Umuzi eSandton" featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu, was released on July 9, 2021.

Accolades

At the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards, Ichwane Lenyoka won Album of the Year and Best Male.

Commercial performance

Ichwane Lenyoka debuted number one on iTunes Hip hop/rap charts.

Personnel

All credits are adapted from Genius and AllMusic.
  • Big Zulu – vocals, writer
  • Ami Faku – vocals, writer
  • Samthing Soweto – vocals, writer
  • Zuluboy – vocals, writer
  • Sjava – writer, vocals
  • Lwah Ndlunkulu – vocals, writer
  • Gobi Beast - producer
  • Lazarus Nyashanu – producer
  • CeLza – producer
  • Thabiso Manama – producer
  • Ndu Browns – producer
  • Xola – producer