Makhadzi discography explained

Artist:Makhadzi
Studio:6
Ep:1
Singles:26

Singer and songwriter Makhadzi has released six studio albums and one extended play (EP).

Matorokisi was released on 1 November 2019 and debuted at number two in South Africa. Her third studio album Kokovha was released on 16 October 2020. It debuted number one in South Africa and certified 2× platinum in South Africa. African Queen was released on 3 September 2021 as her fourth studio album, and was certified Gold. Its lead single Ghanama featuring Prince Benza and King Monada was certified double platinum in South Africa.

Albums

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
SA
Shumela Venda
Matorokisi
  • Released: 1 November 2019
  • Label:
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
2
Kokovha[1]
  • Released: 16 October 2020[2]
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
African Queen
  • Released: 3 September 2021[3]
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
Africa Queen 2.0
  • Released: 18 November 2022
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
Mbofholowo
  • Released: 22 September 2023[5]
  • Label: Makhadzi Entertainment
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
1
  • RISA: Platinum[6]

EPs

Title! scope="col"
EP detailsCertification
Pain Ya Jealous
  • Released: 1 April 2022
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
SA
"Matorokisi" (featuring DJ Call Me)2019Matorokisi
"Tshikwama" (featuring Master KG)
"Red Card"2021
  • RISA: Platinum[8]
Kokovha
"Tchukutsha" (featuring Lady Du)2021African Queen
"Mjolo"
(featuring Mlindo the Vocalist)
  • RISA: 2× Platinum[9]
"Ghanama" (featuring Prince Benza)
"Connection" (featuring Kabza De Small)
  • RISA: Gold
"Makhwapheni" (featuring Mr Bow)
  • RISA: Gold
"Ma Yellow Bone" (featuring Prince Benza)
  • RISA: Platinum
"Beke Le Beke" Vee Mampeezy
  • RISA: Gold
"Gidimani" (featuring Cassper Nyovest and Mr Brown)
  • RISA: Platinum
"Salungano" (featuring Kabza De Small)
  • RISA: Platinum
"Kolongonya"
  • RISA: Gold
"Zwivhuya" (featuring Jon Deliger)
  • RISA: Platinum
"MaGear" (featuring Mr Brown, Master Hazard)2022
"Letswai" (featuring Ba Bethe Gashaozen) 2024
  • RISA: Gold
"Number 1" (featuring Iyanya, Prince Benza) 1
  • RISA: 2× Platinum
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes and References

  1. Web site:
    1. Makhadzi is trending for her album 'Kokovha', here's why The Citizen
    . Sandisiwe. Mbhele. 16 October 2020. The Citizen.
  2. Web site: Makhadzi Drops "Kokovha" Album. John . Israel. 15 October 2020. Ubetoo.
  3. Web site: Makhadzi drops much-awaited album 'African Queen'. SowetanLIVE. 2022-10-12. Masego . Seemela. 2021-09-03.
  4. News: South Africa . 2022-10-12. Makhadzi celebrates music milestone Channel. Nokuthula. Zwane. Channel24.
  5. https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-09-01-makhadzi-on-her-new-album-i-put-my-heart-and-soul-in-this/
  6. https://fakazanews.com/2024/06/25/multi-platinum-music-star-makhadzi-celebrates-massive-musical-success-video/
  7. Web site: Phuti . Mathobela. 2022-06-07 . Makhadzi's EP reaches gold status! Dailysun. Dailysun. 2022-06-07.
  8. Web site: Everything I touch turns to platinum' — Makhadzi receives 13 plaques. TshisaLIVE. Joy. Mphande.
  9. Web site: Makhadzi’s album has gone Double Platinum, she has received 13 plaques. kaya959. 2022-10-12.
  10. Web site: MAKHADZI’S GHANAMA GOES PLATINUM!. Zama . Nteyi. 2021-12-12. Daily SUN.
  11. Web site: Independent Online. Makhadzi's hit single 'Ghanama' goes platinum. Shingai . Darangwa. 2021-12-13.