"Jika" | ||||
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Single by AKA featuring Yanga Chief | ||||
from the album Touch My Blood | ||||
Language | Zulu language | |||
English title | Turn Around | |||
Released | 21 January 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 5:04 | |||
Label | Beam Group | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | KDDO | |||
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Yanga Chief singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Jika" (Official video on YouTube | ||||
Official audio | ||||
"Jika" on YouTube |
"Jika" is a single by South African rapper AKA taken from his third studio album Touch My Blood. It was re-released on 21 January 2019 through Beam Group, features guest appearance from frequent collaborator Yanga Chief, and production from KDDO. [1]
In 2020 the single won South African Music Award for Best Music Video of the Year, [2] and was nominated for Record of the Year. [3]
The Misic video was released in celebration of AKA's birthday on 27 January 2019, directed by Skystar Films and produced by Nhlanhla "Life of Nivo" Ndimande. [1] The video illustrates the concept of old age and youth, starring Yanga Chief playing the role of an old man, and guest appearance from actress Celeste Khumalo. [4] As of October 2023, the music video sits on over 11,6 million views on YouTube. [5]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2020 | South African Music Awards | Best Music Video of the Year | "Jika"
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Won | [6] |
Record of the Year | Nominated | [3] |
"Jika" | ||||
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Single by AKA featuring Yanga Chief | ||||
from the album Touch My Blood | ||||
Language | Zulu language | |||
English title | Turn Around | |||
Released | 21 January 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 5:04 | |||
Label | Beam Group | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | KDDO | |||
AKA singles chronology | ||||
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Yanga Chief singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Jika" (Official video on YouTube | ||||
Official audio | ||||
"Jika" on YouTube |
"Jika" is a single by South African rapper AKA taken from his third studio album Touch My Blood. It was re-released on 21 January 2019 through Beam Group, features guest appearance from frequent collaborator Yanga Chief, and production from KDDO. [1]
In 2020 the single won South African Music Award for Best Music Video of the Year, [2] and was nominated for Record of the Year. [3]
The Misic video was released in celebration of AKA's birthday on 27 January 2019, directed by Skystar Films and produced by Nhlanhla "Life of Nivo" Ndimande. [1] The video illustrates the concept of old age and youth, starring Yanga Chief playing the role of an old man, and guest appearance from actress Celeste Khumalo. [4] As of October 2023, the music video sits on over 11,6 million views on YouTube. [5]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2020 | South African Music Awards | Best Music Video of the Year | "Jika"
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Won | [6] |
Record of the Year | Nominated | [3] |