Ina Ethe

Ina Ethe
Studio album by
Zonke
Released1 October 2011 (2011-10-01)
Recorded2010–2011
StudioB&S Studio
GenreJazz, afrosoul
LabelTMP
ProducerZonke Dikana
Zonke chronology
Life, Love 'n Music
(2007) 		Ina Ethe
(2011) 		Give and Take Live
(2013)
Singles from Ina Ethe
  1. "Ina Ethe"
    Released: 2012
  2. "Feelings"
    Released: 12 July 2012
  3. "Jik'Izinto"
    Released: 2012

Ina Ethe is the second studio album of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. Solely produced and written by Zonke, Ina Ethe was released on 1 October 2011 through TMP Entertainment.[1]

Commercial reception

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Upon its release, Ina Ethe was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with over 80, 000 units sold.[2] The album was also nominated in three music categories at the 18th South African Music Awards.[3]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Channel O
Just Curious

Ina Ethe was received to positive reviews among music critics. It was rated 4 stars out of 5 by Channel O, with the critic further stating that the album "sounds like it was definitely made for consumption and listening.".[4] Zamani Khethelo of Just Curious gave the album 8 starts out of 10, stating that, "Overall this is a beautiful album and it deserves its place in your music collection".[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Ina Ethe" 
2."Uzohamb’ubuye" 
3."Viva the Legend" 
4."Ngomso" 
5."Feelings" 
6."Jik'Izinto" 
7."Nameless" 
8."Thank You for Loving Me" 
9."I Know a Place" 
10."Mzi Kaphalo" 
11."When All is Said and Gone" 
12."Sobabini" 
13."Chivalry is Dead" 
14."My Song" 

Release history

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List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
South Africa 1 October 2011
TMP Entertainment Standard [6]

Accolades

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2012 18th South African Music Awards Best African Adult Album Won [7]
Album of the Year Nominated [8]
2013 2013 Metro FM Music Awards Best Produced Album Nominated [9]
Best Female Album Won [10]

References

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  1. ^ "Zonke Signs Exclusive Deal with Sony Music Entertainment". 7 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Zonke's double platinum strike/UN offer". 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  3. ^ "South Africa: Zahara, Mi Casa, and Zakwe Head Sama18 Nominees". Biz-Community (Cape Town). AllAfrica. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Album review: Ina Ethe". Channel O. 6 March 2012. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  5. ^ Khethelo, Zamani (1 March 2012). "Review: Zonke's INA ETHE". Just Curious. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Zonke – Ina Ethe CD". Musica. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Zahara takes eight awards at SAMAs". The New Zimbabwe. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  8. ^ "2012 SAMA Awards – all the nominees". TV South Africa. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  9. ^ Rhodé Marshall (17 January 2013). "Metro FM Music Awards announces nominees". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  10. ^ "2013 Metro FM Music Awards: The winners". Channel 24. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
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