“Gqiba I-Bigger,” the 2022 Maskandi album by Sminofu Gumede, has been certified gold by RiSA.
Gold RiSA Certification for Sminofu Gumede Gqiba I—A Larger Album:
For his album “Gqiba I-Bigger,” South African Maskandi musician Sminofu Gumede was just granted a Gold Certification by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). With 14 tracks totaling over a duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, the album was launched on October 14, 2022, and has already received over 2.4 million streams.
Sminofu is at the heart of a Zulu traditional music trend that has seen a surge in popularity recently: maskandi music. This genre is recognized for its exquisite guitar skills and narrative. Due to his particular mix of contemporary production methods with traditional Maskandi components, “Gqiba I-Bigger” has become a national hit.
“Iphakade,” one of the album’s points out, has swiftly gained popularity and contributed to Sminofu’s rise to recognition. His accomplishments and his role in the development and spread of Maskandi music are being hailed by his fans.
With over 20,000 units sold, the record has earned a gold certification from RiSA a major accomplishment for an independent musician in the cutthroat music business. Sminofu’s success is a result of both his hard work and talent, as well as the increasing demand for Maskandi music in South Africa.
Sminofu’s honor from RiSA has not, however, pleased everyone. Some observers have brought up the fact that different Maskandi artists, such Menzi and Limit Nala, have songs that have gotten greater recognition and appeal, but they haven’t had the same acknowledgement from RiSA. The standards by which RiSA chooses which artists are honored with awards and recognition have come under scrutiny as a result.
There is no doubting Sminofu’s brilliance or the effort and skill he has put into his music, even in the midst of the controversy surrounding the prize. His commitment to his work and his capacity to engage listeners through music are demonstrated by his Gold Certification.
It would be interesting to watch how Sminofu handles the opportunities and difficulties that come with popularity as he further ascends in the music industry. Fans can anticipate much more fantastic music from him in the years to come. His future in the Maskandi music industry appears to be bright.
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