Osama (song)

"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] It was produced by Bonga Ntozini, Kasmario Ike Fankis, and Zakhele Madida.[3]

"Osama"
Single by Zakes Bantwini & Kasango
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

The song debuted number one in South Africa, where it remained for ten weeks.[4] 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.[5] Due to high demand from fans the song was rescheduled to September 10.[6]

Music video

"Osama" music was released on December 31, 2021.[7] The music video was directed by Darion 4K.[8] The videos production team includes Focalistic, Riky Rick, Aubrey Qwana and Manu Worldstar.[8]

The video features South African actor John Kani appers in a brief voice on song's introduction.[7] As of February 2022, the music video has received over 1 million views on YouTube.[9]

Awards

"Osama" received a nomination for a Favourite Song at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.[10]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2022 "Osama" Favourite Song Pending

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Osama"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
South Africa (EMA)[11] 1

Personnel

"Osama" credits adapted from AllMusic.[12]

  • 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. Gosa, Sivenathi (September 20, 2021). "Eastern Cape producer played part in Bantwini anthem 'Osama'". South Africa: Dispatch LIVE. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  4. 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.
  5. Coetzee, Nikita (August 26, 2021). "Osama - the unreleased Zakes Bantwini song that has SA going wild | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  6. Kekana, Chrizelda (September 1, 2021). "WATCH | Zakes Bantwini moves 'Osama' release date closer after global demand becomes hectic". TimesLIVE. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  7. "Zakes Bantwini drops long awaited video for "Osama"". pan-african-music.com. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  8. 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.
  9. Ngenyane, Andiswa (February 2, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini's Osama Reaches 1 Million Views!". DailySUN. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  10. Tsewu, Siya (April 13, 2022). "The DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards are back | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  11. "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2021-12-31". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  12. "Osama - Zakes Bantwini, Kasango | Release Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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