Mbofholowo

Mbofholowo is a studio album by South African singer-songwriter Makhadzi, released on 22 September 2023 through Makhadzi Entertainment.^[1]

Mbofholowo
Studio album by Makhadzi
Released	22 September 2023 (2023-09-22)
Length	60:38
Label	Makhadzi Entertainment
Makhadzi chronology
African Queen 2.0 (2022) Mbofholowo (2023)

Track listing

Mbofholowo track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Makhadzi (Intro)"	4:48
2.	"Marotho" (featuring Kabza De Small, MaWhoo, Azana and Sino Msolo)	7:06
3.	"Twelve O'clock"	4:48
4.	"Movie" (featuring Ntate Stunna, Fortunator and DJ Gun Do SA)	4:50
5.	"Mushonga" (featuring Dalom Kids, Ntate Stunna, Lwah Ndlunkulu and Master KG)	4:40
6.	"Rea Lwa"	4:41
7.	"Tshakhuma"	4:37
8.	"Malala Phoo" (featuring Fortunator)	4:17
9.	"Wagana Nna" (featuring 2Point1, Gusba Banana and Prince Benza)	4:48
10.	"Siyayenza"	4:48
11.	"Hodalesa"	4:19
12.	"Mapara"	4:48
13.	"Ndowela"	4:23
14.	"Makhwapheni"	4:48
15.	"Johnny"	4:48
16.	"Tshiwana"	4:48
17.	"Ipase Moto (Malawi)"	4:48
18.	"Wedding Day"	4:48
19.	"Matodzi"	4:48
20.	"Shampopo/Mapara"	4:48
Total length:		60:38

Personnel

Credits for Mbofholowo are adapted from AllMusic.^[2]

• 2point1 – producer, vocals
• Alick Macheso – vocals
• Ati – vocals
• Azana – vocals
• Ba Bethe Gashoazen – composer, vocals, producer
• Dalom Kids – vocals
• DJ Call Me – vocals
• DJ Gun Do SA – vocals
• Fortunator – vocals
• Gusba Banana – vocals
• Kabelo Motha – composer, producer
• Kabza De Small – vocals
• Kharishma – vocals
• Lioness Ratang – vocals
• Lowsheen – vocals
• Lwah Ndlunkulu – vocals
• Makhadzi – composer, primary artist, vocals
• Makhosazana Masango – composer
• Master Kg – producer, vocals
• Mawhoo – vocals
• Mr Brown – vocals
• Naqua SA – vocals
• Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona – composer
• Nokwazi – vocals
• Ntate Stunna – vocals
• Prince Benza – producer, vocals
• Ramzeey – vocals
• Sino Msolo – vocals
• Sinoyolo Msolo – composer
• Thandeka Ngema – composer

Accolades

Industry Awards

Mbofholowo received a nomination for Best Traditional Music Album at the 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards.

Awards and nominations for Mbofholowo

Organization	Year	Category	Result	Ref.
South African Music Awards	2024	Best Traditional Music Album	Pending	[3]

Certification and sales

Certifications and sales for Mbofholowo

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[4]	Platinum	50,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for Mbofholowo

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
Various	22 September 2023	Digital download streaming	Makhadzi Entertainment	[5]

References

1. "Makhadzi releases "Mbofholowo", her first album as an independent artist". Kaya959. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
2. "Mbofholowo – Makhadzi | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
3. "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
4. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
5. "Mbofholowo by Makhadzi on Apple Music". Apple Music. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2024.