Ghanama

"Ghanama" is a single by South African singer and songwriter Makhadzi, featuring Prince Benza, released on 7 July 2021, through Open Mic Productions.^[1]

"Ghanama"
Single by Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza
from the album African Queen
Released	7 July 2021
Genre	House Amapiano
Label	Open Mic Productions
Songwriter	Ndivhudzannyi Rhalivhona
Makhadzi singles chronology
"Mjolo" (2021) "Ghanama" (2021) "Tchukutsha" (2021)
Prince Benza singles chronology
"Ghanama" (2021)

The song was certified double platinum in South Africa.

Commercial performance

The song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa and surpassed over million streams on Spotify.^[2]

Accolades

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2022	"Ghanama"	Favourite Song	Won	[3][4]

Controversy

Initially the song was set to be released by Makhadzi featuring King Monada, and Prince Benza.^[5] After the song was recorded, was teased on online platform and it received position feedback. Later after the song was about to be released King Monada had a fight with Makhadzi over a song ownership, who claimed it to be his song.^[5][6]

In 7 July, Makhadzi decided to release a song with Prince Benza.

Sdala B and Paige version

Track listing

Digital download and streaming

1. "Ghanama (Zulu version)"  – 4:13^[7]

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/Sales
South Africa (RiSA)[8][9]	2× Platinum	60 000+

Release

"Ghanama" was released on 7 July 2021.