IMali

{{Infobox song

| name = iMali

| cover =

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| type = single

| artist = Karyendasoul, Zakes Bantwini featuring Nana Atta

| EP = Imizamo

| released = {{Start date|2021|10|22}}

| recorded = June 2021

| studio =

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| genre = Afro tech

| length = {{Duration|7:16}}

| label = Universal Music

| producer = Bonga Ntozini
Zakhele Madida

| chronology = Karyendasoul

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| next_title = Umthandazo

| next_year = 2022

| misc = {{Extra chronology

| artist = Zakes Bantwini

| type = single

| prev_title = Osama

| prev_year = 2021

| title = Imali

| year = 2021

| next_title = Mama Thula

| next_year = 2023

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{{Extra chronology

| artist = Nana Atta

| type = singles

| prev_title = Abafana

| prev_year = 2020

| title = Imali

| year = 2021

| next_title = Libalele

| next_year = 2022

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"iMali" is a single by South African DJ & Producer Karyendasoul and Zakes Bantwini featuring South African singer Nana Atta, released on October 22, 2021 through Universal Music as EP's lead single. It was produced by Bonga Ntozini and Zakhele Madida.

The song debuted number one in South Africa. It was certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Commercial performance

The song topped number one in South Africa on both Gagasi FM top 30 and Metro FM top 40.{{cite web|url=https://www.thejournalistdj.com/2022/01/09/karyendasouls-imali-is-currently-the-number-one-song-on-radio/| access-date=2022-10-01| title=Karyendasoul’s iMALI is currently the number one song on radio| date=2022-01-09}}

"iMali" was certified platinum in South Africa.{{cite web|title=Karyendasoul Gets Platinum Plaque For 'Imali' With Zakes Bantwini|publisher =Slikour On Life| access-date= 2022-10-01|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/22679/at-karyendasoul-gets-platinum-plaque-for-imali-with-at-zakesbantwinisa|first=Ofentse|last=Phukubye|date=2022-08-25}}

= Awards and nominations =

"iMali" was nominated for Best Collaboration at 28th South African Music Awards.

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|Best Collaboration

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|{{cite web|date=2022-06-13|title=Karyendasoul’s struggle for success rewarded with Sama nominations|url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2022-06-13-karyendasouls-struggle-for-success-rewarded-with-sama-nominations/|access-date=2022-10-03|publisher=Dispatch LIVE|first=Anelisa|last=Gusha|archive-date=2022-10-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003185750/https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2022-06-13-karyendasouls-struggle-for-success-rewarded-with-sama-nominations/|url-status=live}}

Certifications

{{Certification Table Entry|region=South Africa |type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2021|certyear=2020|artist=Karyendasoul |title=iMali|access-date=October 13, 2022}}

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Track listing

;Digital download and streaming

"iMali" – 7:16

Personnel

All credits for "iMali" are adapted from AllMusic.{{cite web|title=iMali - Nana Atta, Zakes Bantwini, Karyendasoul {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/imali-mw0003646323/credits|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=2022-10-01|archive-date=2022-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001201240/https://www.allmusic.com/album/imali-mw0003646323/credits|url-status=live}}

Nana Atta - Primary Artist, Vocals
Zakes Bantwini - Musical Producer, Primary Artist
Karyendasoul - Musical Producer, Primary Artist
Zakhele Madida - Composer
Bonga Ntozini - Producer

References

Category:2021 songs