"Run Jozi (Godly)" is a lead single by South African rapper and songwriter AKA from his second studio album Levels (2014). It features guest appearance from K.O, uncredited vocals from Yanga,[1] and production from Tweezy.[2] It was released on 24 June 2014 through Vth Season with exclusive license from SME Africa.[3][4]
The single was certified Gold in South Africa,[5] in 2015 it was nominated for Best Collaboration at the South African Music Awards,[6] and lost to "Caracara" by K.O.[7][8]
Certification
| Region | Certification |
|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[5] | Gold |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Best Collaboration | "Run Jozi (Godly)" | Won | [9] |
| 2015 | South African Music Awards | Best Collaboration | Nominated | [7][6] |
References
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- ^ "Tweezy is the mastermind behind some of your favourite rap hits". Red Bull. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ simma (12 June 2014). "AKA reveals new album art cover". HYPE. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Mngadi, Mxolisi (8 October 2021). "Reunited: K.O and AKA get together to perform their classic rap hit 'Run Jozi'". Briefly. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ a b yomzansi (7 October 2015). "AKA's 'Run Jozi' gets Gold certified". YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ a b "South African Music Awards nominees announced". The Mail & Guardian. 12 March 2015. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Sama XXI winners announced". Bizcommunity. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "SAMAs 2015 | All the Action". www.gq.co.za. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "2014 WINNERS". SA HIP HOP AWARDS. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.