Pop Star is the debut studio album by South African singer-songwriter and videographer Yanga Chief released on 27 November 2020 through Sony Music Entertainment Africa under exclusive license from Young Legend Music, it is the sequel to his debut extended play (EP) Becoming a Pop Star (2019).[1] It was led by singles "BBAF" and "Manelo",[2] and features guest appearances from Langa Mavuso, Maglera Doe Boy, Frank Casino, Tshego AMG, SaveMilli and Thabsie.[3]

Pop Star
Studio album by
Released27 November 2020 (2020-11-27)
Length59:03
LabelSony Music Entertainment Africa
Yanga Chief chronology
Becoming a Pop Star
(2019)
Pop Star
(2020)

Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations for Pop Star
Year Award ceremony Category Results Ref.
2021 South African Music Awards Best Hip Hop Album Nominated [4]

Track listing

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Pop Star track listing
No.TitleLength
1."FIFA" (featuring Langa Mavuso)3:01
2."Ndiyabanika"4:21
3."Touch the Sky"3:23
4."Khulula"2:59
5."ATC"3:40
6."BBAF"3:14
7."Fort Hare" (featuring Maglera Doe Boy)3:56
8."Suicide Doors" (featuring Frank Casino)3:52
9."Note to Self" (featuring Tshego AMG)3:05
10."Manelo"3:52
11."Austin Powers" (featuring SaveMilli)3:56
12."Bazenzile"3:48
13."Delela"4:34
14."Ngubani Lo." (featuring Thabsie)4:22
15."Mkhwenyana"7:00
Total length:59:03

References

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  1. ^ "Yanga Chief Takes The Lead With His Debut Album 'Pop Star' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Yanga Chief Releases Politically-Charged Single 'Manelo' - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. ^ Mag, SA Hip Hop (14 January 2021). "South African Artists Currently Rocking The Top 40 2021 Apple Music Hip-Hop Charts". SA Hip Hop Mag. Archived from the original on 11 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  4. ^ "South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 19 May 2021. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.