[2] The song's lyrics discuss a lady who runs away with a guy who has no money, to finds her happiness.
"Akanamali" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
[4] The song lasts for 5 minutes and 22 seconds, composed using common time in the key D♭ minor, having a tempo of 105 beats.
[6] The music video for "Akanamali" was released in 2018, filmed in Soweto, South Africa.
[7][8] The song was first performed live at Huawei Joburg Day in 2018 by Samthing Soweto and Sun-El Musician.