Phendula (song)

"Phendula" is a song by South African singer Zahara. It was released on September 6, 2013, serving as the lead single from her second studio album of the same name.[1] The song peaked at number 6 on the South African EMA Airplay Chart on October 8, 2013.[2]

This article is about the song. For the album, see Phendula.
"Phendula"
Single by Zahara
from the album Phendula
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2013
FormatDigital download
Recorded2013
GenreAfro-soul
Length4:29
LabelTS Records
Songwriter(s)Bulelwa Mkutukana
Zahara singles chronology
"Ndiza"
(2011)		 "Phendula"
(2013)		 "Impilo"
(2013)
Music video
"Phendula" on YouTube

Background and live performances

In a nutshell, "Phendula" is a prayer to God asking for the eradication of human suffering and hardship. Zahara said, "My single Phendula talks about seeking answers from God. A lot is happening from people being victims of crime. There's a lot of poverty and unemployment. All I am saying is that God should answer our prayers".[3]

Zahara performed the single for the first time on Live AMP.[4] She also performed the song at the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World on December 8, 2013.[5]

Music video

The music video for the song was shot in South Africa by Thorn Bubble Films and uploaded to YouTube on September 27, 2013.[6]

Critical reception

Upon its release, "Phendula" received positive reviews from music critics. Furah Mahlangu and Buchule Raba of GoXtra News said, "This single has left many yearning, and impatient of the release day of the full album as the Twitter buzz hasn't stopped with fans begging for more. Phendula which means (You Must Answer) is Already on major music stores!"

Accolades

"Phendula" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2014 Metro FM Music Awards.[7]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 Metro FM Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
South Africa (EMA)[2] 6

References
  1. "Phendula - Single by Zahara". iTunes. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  2. "South African Airplay Chart Top 10 - October 8, 2013". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Archived from the original on April 25, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  3. "New Zahara album 'one of best ever'". HeraldLIVE. 2013-09-13. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  4. "Zahara (Phendula) - Live AMP". YouTube. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  5. "Zahara, Bangani in PE with new albums". HeraldLIVE. 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  6. "Zahara - Phendula". YouTube. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  7. Boshomane, Lebogang (17 January 2014). "13th Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
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