Africa to the World is a debut studio album by South African DJ Sun-El Musician, released on April 20, 2018 through EL World Music.

Africa to the World
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 20, 2018 (2018-04-20)
Recorded2016–2018
Genre
  • Afro House
  • house
Length66:53
LabelEL World Music
ProducerSanele Tresure Sithole
Sun-El Musician chronology
Africa to the World
(2018)
To the World & Beyond
(2020)
Singles from Africa to the World
  1. "Akanamali"
    Released: 21 May 2017
  2. "Bamthathile"
    Released: 23 February 2018

The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Critical reception

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Africa to the World scored 8/10 ratings by YoMzansi.[1]

Awards

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Africa to the World was nominated for Best Dance Album and Newcomer of the Year at the 25th South African Music Awards.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Africa to the World Newcomer of the Year Nominated [2]
Best Dance Album Nominated

Track listing

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Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."With You" (featuring Desiree Dawson)Desiree Dawson
Sanele Tresure Sithole
Sanele Tresure Sithole5:00
2."Akanamali" (featuring Samthing Soweto)Dibodu Karabo
Sanele Tresure Sithole
Mdolomba Samkelo
Sithole5:22
3."Sengimoja"Sanele Tresure Sithole 4:25
4."Life We Live" (featuring Les-Ego, Nontu X)Nontuthuko Xulu
Sanele Tresure Sithole
Lesego Mapela
 3:17
5."No Stopping Us" (featuring S-Tone)Sanele Tresure Sithole
Magagula Sifiso Sicelo
 5:21
6."Goodbye" (featuring DJ Charl, Lelo Kamau)Chaliton Ndlovu
Sanele Tresure Sithole
Amanda Ngcobo
 6:05
7."Umalukatane" (featuring S-Tone)Sanele Tresure Sithole
Magagula Sifiso Sicelo
 5:46
8."Sonini" (featuring Simmy, Lelo Kamau)Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela
Sanele Tresure Sithole
Amanda Ngcobo
 5:45
9."Ntaba Ezikude" (featuring Simmy)Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela
Sanele Tresure Sithole
 5:48
10."Random"  5:51
11."The Wave" Sithole5:55
12."Bamthathile" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist)  3:50
13."Yere Faga (Remix)" (featuring Oumou Sangaré)  4:28
Total length:66:53

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[3] Platinum 20,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release and singles

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Africa to the World standard edition was released on April 20, 2018.[4]

"Akanamali" was released on May 21, 2017 as album's lead single. The song peak at number one in South Africa.[5]

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Africa to the World
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref.
South Africa 20 April 2018 Standard EL World Music

References

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  1. ^ "ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Sun-El Musician delivers a majestic & groovy debut 'Africa to the World' [REVIEW]". YoMzansi. 2018-04-23. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  2. ^ "All the 2019 SAMA nominnes". www.bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  3. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  4. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Sun-El Musician's 'Africa To The World' Album Knocks Hard". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  5. ^ "'Akanamali' by Sun-El Musician is the No.1 most Shazamed song in SA". YoMzansi. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2022-06-30.