Jika

For the song by AKA, see Jika (AKA song).

"Jika" (Zulu: "Twist") is a song by South African house band Mi Casa. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Su Casa (2013), and was the most played song for 12 straight weeks on several radio stations in South Africa, including Metro FM, 5FM, YFM, Ukhozi FM, and Gagasi 99.5 FM.^[2] "Jika" peaked at number one on BBC Radio 1Xtra, a digital radio station in the United Kingdom, and topped the MTV Base Official SA Top 10 chart for the week of 31 October through 6 November 2013.^[3][4] Moreover, it peaked at number one on Trace TV's 30 Urban Hits.^[5]

"Jika"
Single by Mi Casa
from the album Su Casa
Released	July 19, 2013 (2013-07-19)[1]
Recorded	2013
Genre	House dance afro-soul
Length	4:46
Label	Soul Candi Records
Mi Casa singles chronology
"Jika" (2013) "Turn You On" (2014)
Music video
"Jika" on YouTube

Background and recording

J Something, the band's vocalist, told Showbiz.co.za that charting on BBC Radio 1Xtra was unreal.^[6]

Live performances

Mi Casa performed "Jika" during their tour of several African countries, including Kenya, Swaziland, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Tanzania, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.^[7][8] In September 2013, they performed the song to celebrate Cape Town International Conventional Centre's 10th birthday.^[9] On 6 April 2014, the band performed the song at the Durban Botanic Gardens.^[10]

Critical reception

"Jika" received positive reviews from music critics. A writer for the website Tunez.co.za called the track "melodious and catchy" and said its production is "rhythmic, engaging and creative".^[11] The website Red Flag said "Jika" "brings the playful Mi Casa style to life" and commended the song's dance routine.^[12] South Africa's edition of Rolling Stone magazine described "Jika" as a "delightfully feelgood fable about keeping it real to get the girl of your dreams."^[13]

Accolades

"Jika" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2014 Metro FM Music Awards.^[14] It was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.^[15] Moreover, the song was nominated for Remix of the Year at the 20th Annual SAMAs.^[16]

Track listing

• Digital download^[1]

1. "Jika" - 4:46
2. "Jika" (Radio Edit) - 3:46

• The Remixes^[17]

1. "Jika" (Infinite Boys Urban Mix) - 6:36
2. "Jika" (Calvin Fallo Deep Jazzy Mix) - 5:38
3. "Jika" (Chymamusique Drum Remix) - 6:45

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
South Africa (EMA)[18]	1

See also

• List of number-one singles of 2013 (South Africa)

References

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3. "Mi Casa's Jika tops MTV Base's inaugural Official SA Top 10". Media Update. 2013-11-01. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
4. "Jika my baby! Mi Casa tops inaugural MTV Base SA Top 10". BPM Mag. 2013-11-04. Archived from the original on 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
5. FRIDAY, 25 APRIL 3:03 CAT. "'Jika' success unexpected". Ewn.co.za. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
6. "MiCasa's Jika a UK hit". Showbizone.co.za. 2013-11-13. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
7. Andile Ndlovu (2013-08-16). "'Jika' is just the beginning of it". Times LIVE. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
8. "Mi Casa's Jika goes number one on the UK's BBC Radio | YoMzansi :: Mzansi's no.1 Entertainment Lifestyle Network". YoMzansi. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
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10. Deshni Ramkissoon-Pillay - 31 March 2014 (2014-03-31). "'Jika' with Mi Casa at Durban Botanic Gardens". Highway Mail. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
11. Mi Casa Goes Platinum – "Jika" Review. "mi casa". Tunez.co.za. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
12. Red Flag Admin (2013-07-22). "Mi Casa 'Su Casa'". Redflag.co.za. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
13. "Mi Casa - "Jika" - Rolling Stone South Africa". Rollingstone.co.za. 2013-10-31. Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
14. "13th Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced". Sowetan LIVE. 2014-01-17. Archived from the original on 2014-01-29. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
15. "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. 2014-04-17. Archived from the original on 2014-04-20. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
16. "A full list of all the 2014 SAMA nominees". Channel24. Archived from the original on 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
17. "Mi Casa - Jika (The Remixes)". Traxsource. 2013-12-14. Archived from the original on 2014-04-25. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
18. "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2013-08-27". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved September 16, 2015.