Isibuko

Isibuko is a third studio album by South African singer Sjava, released through 1020 Cartel on January 27, 2022.[2] Production was handled by his frequent producer Ruff. The album also features artists such as Emtee, Saudi, Anzo, Sampa the Great, Lolli Native, Delayde, Nontokozo Mkhize, Vernotile, Udumakahle, Q Twins, Umzulu Phaqa, Shwi and Mzukulu.

Isibuko
Studio album by
Sjava
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2023 (2023-01-27)
Recorded2018-2022[1]
Length60:13
Label1020 Cartel
Producer
  • Delayde
  • Jahcool
  • Vuyo Manyike
  • Juda Ngwenya
  • Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi
  • Webmoms
  • Zadok
Sjava chronology
Umqhele
(2018)		 Isibuko
(2023)

It debuted number one in South Africa.

Commercial performance

Isibuko upon its release became the most streamed album surpassing 7.7 million streams in less than 7 days across all digital streaming platforms and garnned over 20.3 million streams after 3 weeks.[3][4][5]

Awards

Isibuko received nomination for Best Afro-soul Pop at the 2023 Metro FM Awards.[6]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023
Isibuko
 Best Afro Soul Pop Pending

Track listing
Standard edition
No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Thixo" (with Nontokozo Mkhize)
  • Juda Ngwenya
  • Mfanafuthi Ruff Nkosi
  • Vuyo Manyike
  • Ngwenya
  • Nkosi
  • Manyike
4:12
2."Ubuhle Bendalo"
  • Makhubo
  • Karum Nesta Cooper
  • Joe Maurice Mawson
  • Manyike
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:42
3."Ukube Ngangazi"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:10
4."Time"MakhuboNkosiNkosi3:50
5."Amaphiko" (with Saudi)
  • Makhubo
  • Anele Mbishe
NkosiNkosi4:21
6."Amavaka"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
3:42
7."Grounding" (with Delayde)Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
4:54
8."My Life" (with Emtee and Lolli Native)
NkosiNkosi4:00
9."Iphisi"Makhubo
  • Nkosi
  • Tshupo Khutsoane
  • Nkosi
  • Zadok
3:28
10."Dudlu"MakhuboNkosiNkosi4:30
11."Ungavumi" (with Saudi and Sampa the Great)
  • Nkosi
  • Jahcool
 4:58
12."Amakhehla" (with Udumakahle and Anzo featuring Vernotile)
  • Makhubo
  • Andile Ngubeni
NkosiNkosi4:13
13."Isoka" (with Q Twins and Mzukulu)
  • Makhubo
  • Sfanele Zulu
NkosiNkosi4:38
14."Amanxeba"MakhuboNkosi
  • Nkosi
  • Delayde
2:51
15."Akabuye" (with Mzukulu and Inkos'yamagcokama)
  • Makhubo
  • Zulu
  • Scebi Dlamini
NkosiNkosi5:28
16."Ithuna" (with Shwi)
  • Makhubo
  • Mandla Xaba
NkosiNkosi4:11
17."Inhlonipho" (with Umzulu Phaqa and Webmoms)
  • Makhubo
  • Sphiwe Moya
NkosiNkosi4:28
18."Peace"Makhubo
  • Mawson
  • Cooper
  • Manyike
  • Delayde
  • Webmoms
  • Manyike
2:41
Total length:60:13

Promotion

Sjava announced Isibuko Tour to promote his album, first leg includes 3 dates; 18 March, State Theatre, 6 May, Cradle Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg and 27 May, Play House Theatre, Durban.[7]

Release history
List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
South Africa January 27, 2023
1020 Cartel Standard [8]

References
  1. https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2023/03/sjava-reveals-how-long-it-took-him-to-make-the-isibuko-album/
  2. "Arts and entertainment | News24". Life.
  3. Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-02-02). "Sjava's 'Isibuko' hits 7.7-million streams in less than seven days". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  4. Banda, Clive (2023-02-01). "Sjava Shares Total Streams For Album "Isibuko" 5 Days After Release". Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  5. https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-03-18-sjavas-isibuko-marks-his-streaming-platform-milestone/
  6. Shumba, Ano. "Metro FM Awards 2023: All nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  7. "Sjava announced tour dates dates for Isibuko | Bona Magazine". Bona. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  8. Rasephei, Sekese (January 27, 2023). "Sjava Releases His Long Awaited Third Album Isibuko".
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