# Imithandazo

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"**Imithandazo**" is an [amapiano](/source/Amapiano) song by [Kabza de Small](/source/Kabza_de_Small) and [Mthunzi](/source/Mthunzi_(singer)) from their collaborative [studio album](/source/Studio_album) *Isimo* (2023). It was released on 27 October 2023 by Piano Hub under exclusive license from [Sony Music Entertainment Africa](/source/Sony_Music), it features [guest appearances](/source/Guest_appearances) from [DJ Maphorisa](/source/DJ_Maphorisa), [Sizwe Alakine](/source/Sizwe_Alakine), [Young Stunna](/source/Young_Stunna), and Umthakathi Kush with [production](/source/Music_production) handled by Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa,[1] collectively known as Scorpion Kings.[2]

Despite the song not released as a [single](/source/Single_(music)), in November 2023 the song was trailing the second longest number one charting song in 2023 "[iPlan](/source/IPlan)" on [The Official South African Charts](/source/The_Official_South_African_Charts).[1] The song eventually surpassed "iPlan" and became number one on both the Official South African Charts,[3] and [*Billboard* South Africa Songs](/source/Hits_of_the_World) chart in January 2024,[4] and it was rated number one trending song in South Africa by *[The South African](/source/The_South_African)*.[5]

## Accolades

"Imithandazo" won 3 awards for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Amapiano at [18th Metro FM Music Awards](/source/18th_Metro_FM_Music_Awards). In addition the song received nomination for Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year at 30th ceremony of South African Music Awards. In 2025, the song received two nominations for Best Producer, and Best DJ at Trace Awards.

!Ref. |- |rowspan=4|2024 |rowspan=6 div style="text-align: center";>| "Imithandazo" | Song of the Year | |rowspan=3|[6] |- | Best Collaboration | |- |Best Amapiano | |- |Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | |[7] |- |rowspan=2|2025 |Best DJ | |rowspan=2|[8] |- |Best Producer |

## Charts

Chart performance for "Imithandazo" Chart (2024) Peak position South Africa (RiSA)[3] 1 South Africa (Billboard)[4] 1

## References

1. Darangwa, Shangai (2023-11-23). ["Kabza De Small and Mthunzi's 'Imithandazo' closing in on 'iPlan' on charts as December fever grips Mzansi"](https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/kabza-de-small-and-mthunzis-imithandazo-closing-in-on-iplan-on-charts-as-december-fever-grips-mzansi-5e394800-b6ec-418a-b22f-24b83134698b). *[Independent Online](/source/Independent_Online)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240114211240/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/kabza-de-small-and-mthunzis-imithandazo-closing-in-on-iplan-on-charts-as-december-fever-grips-mzansi-5e394800-b6ec-418a-b22f-24b83134698b) 2024-01-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-14.

1. ["Scorpion Kings: "Amapiano hasn't even reached its full potential""](https://mixmag.net/feature/scorpion-kings-interview-sonar-festival-amapiano-dj-maphorisa-kabza-de-small-barcelona). *Mixmag*. Retrieved 2024-01-14.

1. ["Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 1-2024"](https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-10-week-1-2024/). *TOSAC*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240114184910/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-10-week-1-2024/) 2024-01-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-14.

1. Cusson, Michael (2022-02-15). ["South Africa Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-africa-songs-hotw/). *Billboard*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230824182351/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-africa-songs-hotw/) 2023-08-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-14.

1. Charles, Arnold (2024-01-08). ["YouTube Music: Top 18 Trending Songs in South Africa (Video)"](http://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/entertainment/youtube-music-top-18-trending-songs-in-south-africa-video-breaking-8-january-2024/) (in en-ZA). *The South African*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240114213108/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/entertainment/youtube-music-top-18-trending-songs-in-south-africa-video-breaking-8-january-2024/) 2024-01-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-14.

1. ["Tyla leads Metro FM Awards nominations followed by Kabza De Small and Tyler ICU"](https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/tyla-leads-metro-fm-awards-nominations-followed-by-kabza-de-small-and-tyler-icu-70a62ce5-fd27-435a-b960-5b3ad62e7851). *Independent Online*. Retrieved 2024-03-28.

1. Simelane, Nomonde. ["Countdown to 30th SAMA Awards is underway"](https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/countdown-to-30th-sama-awards-is-underway/). *Bona Magazine*. Retrieved 2024-08-14.

1. Shumba, Ano (2025-01-01). ["Trace Awards 2025: All the nominees"](https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/trace-awards-2025-all-nominees). *Music in Africa*. Retrieved 2025-01-06.

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