Ghetto King

Ghetto King is the third studio album by South African singer Zakes Bantwini. It was released on December 3, 2021, by Mayonie Production and Paradise Sound System. BlaQRhythm, DeeTheGeneral, Drega, Karyendasoul, Khetha, Mthunzi, Nana Atta, Nomkhosi, Skillz, and Skye Wanda appear as guest artists.

Critical reception
Magnetic Magazine wrote; "Ghetto King is a long and sometimes slow burn, but the payoffs are worth it".

Commercial performance
In late January 2022, Ghetto King surpassed 50 million streams.

Industry awards
Ghetto King received 4 nominations for Best Dance Album, Best Engineered Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year at the 28th ceremony of South African Music Awards.

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 * Best Dance Album
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 * Album of the Year
 * Nominated
 * Best Engineered Album of the Year
 * Nominated
 * Male Artist of the Year
 * Nominated
 * Nominated
 * Male Artist of the Year
 * Nominated
 * Nominated

Personnel
All credits adapted from AllMusic.


 * Amanda Benedicta Anthony - Composer, Primary Artist
 * Nana Atta - Composer, Primary Artist
 * Zakhele Madida - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer, Composer
 * BlaQRhythm - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
 * Nicodimus Mogashoa - Producer, Remix Engineer, Composer
 * DeeTheGeneral - Primary Artist
 * Ega - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
 * Kasmario Ike Fankis - Composer, Producer
 * Karyendasoul - Composer, Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
 * Kasango - Primary Artist
 * Olefied Khetha - Primary Artist
 * Nomkhosi Mazibuko - Composer
 * Zwakale Mdletshe - Composer
 * Nonhle Aretha Mhlongo - Composer
 * Sinenhlanhla Mthembu - Composer
 * Mthunzi - Primary Artist, Composer
 * Nomkhosi - Primary Artist
 * Skillz - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
 * Skye Wanda - Primary Artist
 * Khethukuthula Tonny Yalo - Composer
 * Mbuso Zindela - Composer
 * Yanga Mzikhulu Zodala - Composer
 * Nkosinathi Zungu - Composer

Release
"Osama" was released as the album's lead single on September 10, 2021. The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts.