| Africa to the World | ||||
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| Studio album by Sun-El Musician | ||||
| Released | April 20, 2018 (2018-04-20) | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2018 | |||
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| Length | 66:53 | |||
| Label | EL World Music | |||
| Producer | Sanele Tresure Sithole | |||
| Sun-El Musician chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Africa to the World | ||||
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Africa to the World is a debut studio album by South African DJ Sun-El Musician, released on April 20, 2018 through EL World Music.
The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Critical reception
Africa to the World scored 8/10 ratings by YoMzansi.
Awards
Africa to the World was nominated for Best Dance Album and Newcomer of the Year at the 25th South African Music Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Africa to the World | Newcomer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Dance Album | Nominated |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "With You" (featuring Desiree Dawson) | Desiree Dawson Sanele Tresure Sithole | Sanele Tresure Sithole | 5:00 |
| 2. | "Akanamali" (featuring Samthing Soweto) | Dibodu Karabo Sanele Tresure Sithole Mdolomba Samkelo | Sithole | 5:22 |
| 3. | "Sengimoja" | Sanele Tresure Sithole | 4:25 | |
| 4. | "Life We Live" (featuring Les-Ego, Nontu X) | Nontuthuko Xulu Sanele Tresure Sithole Lesego Mapela | 3:17 | |
| 5. | "No Stopping Us" (featuring S-Tone) | Sanele Tresure Sithole Magagula Sifiso Sicelo | 5:21 | |
| 6. | "Goodbye" (featuring DJ Charl, Lelo Kamau) | Chaliton Ndlovu Sanele Tresure Sithole Amanda Ngcobo | 6:05 | |
| 7. | "Umalukatane" (featuring S-Tone) | Sanele Tresure Sithole Magagula Sifiso Sicelo | 5:46 | |
| 8. | "Sonini" (featuring Simmy, Lelo Kamau) | Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela Sanele Tresure Sithole Amanda Ngcobo | 5:45 | |
| 9. | "Ntaba Ezikude" (featuring Simmy) | Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela Sanele Tresure Sithole | 5:48 | |
| 10. | "Random" | 5:51 | ||
| 11. | "The Wave" | Sithole | 5:55 | |
| 12. | "Bamthathile" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist) | 3:50 | ||
| 13. | "Yere Faga (Remix)" (featuring Oumou Sangaré) | 4:28 | ||
| Total length: | 66:53 | |||
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| South Africa (RISA) | Platinum | 20,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release and singles
Africa to the World standard edition was released on April 20, 2018.
"Akanamali" was released on May 21, 2017 as album's lead single. The song peak at number one in South Africa.
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| South Africa | 20 April 2018 | Standard | EL World Music |
References
- "ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Sun-El Musician delivers a majestic & groovy debut 'Africa to the World' [REVIEW]". YoMzansi. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- "All the 2019 SAMA nominnes". www.bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Sun-El Musician's 'Africa To The World' Album Knocks Hard". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
- "'Akanamali' by Sun-El Musician is the No.1 most Shazamed song in SA". YoMzansi. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2022-06-30.