Osama (song)

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"Osama"
Single by Zakes Bantwini &
from the album Ghetto King
ReleasedSeptember 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)
Recorded2021
Length6:49
LabelParadise Sound System
Composer(s)Bonga Ntozini
Kasmario Ike Fankis
Nana Atta
Producer(s)Bonga Ntozini
Kasmario Ike Fankis
Zakhele Madida

"Osama" is a song by South African singer Zakes Bantwini and Kasango, released on September 10, 2021, as a lead single from Bantwini's third studio album Ghetto King.[1][2]

The song debuted number one in South Africa, where it remained for ten weeks.[3] An official music video for "Osama" was released on December 31, 2021, directed by Darion 4K.

Background[]

Zake's teased "Osama" on his mix playlist at Kunye event, released date was announced via his Twitter account which was set to be released on September 21, 2021.[4] Due to high demand from fans the song was rescheduled to September 10.[5]

Music video[]

"Osama" music was released on December 31, 2021.[6] The music video was directed by Darion 4K.[7] The videos production team includes Focalistic, Riky Rick, Aubrey Qwana and Manu Worldstar.[7]

The video features South African actor John Kani appers in a brief voice on song's introduction.[6] As of February 2022, the music video has received over 1 million views on YouTube.[8]

Charts[]

Weekly chart performance for "Osama"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
South Africa (EMA)[9] 1

Personnel[]

"Osama" credits adapted from AllMusic.[10]

  • Nana Atta - composer
  • Zakhele Madida - composer, producer
  • Kasango - primary artist
  • Bonga Ntozini - composer, producer
  • Kasmario Ike Fankis - composer, producer

References[]

  1. ^ "New Music Friday: Zakes Bantwini finally releases the long-awaited summer single, Osama". GQ South Africa. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  2. ^ Maimela, Lerato. "Zakes Bantwini's 'Osama' is finally available to the public". The Citizen. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  3. ^ Coetzee, Nikita. "Zakes Bantwini's Osama holds top spot on RadioMonitor airplay chart for a record-setting 10 weeks | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Coetzee, Nikita (August 26, 2021). "Osama - the unreleased Zakes Bantwini song that has SA going wild | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  5. ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (September 1, 2021). "WATCH | Zakes Bantwini moves 'Osama' release date closer after global demand becomes hectic". TimesLIVE. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Zakes Bantwini drops long awaited video for "Osama"". pan-african-music.com. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  7. ^ a b de Wee, Naledi (January 3, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini rings in the new year with 'Osama' music video [watch]". The South African. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  8. ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa (February 2, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini's Osama Reaches 1 Million Views!". DailySUN. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  9. ^ "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2021-12-31". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  10. ^ "Osama - Zakes Bantwini, Kasango | Release Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 11, 2021.


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