Kabza de Small shines among the most streamed artists in South Africa on Apple Music
Music is, without a doubt, part of South Africa’s illustrious heritage. Genres like Kwaito, house and quite recently Amapiano are some of the many unique tunes to come out of the country and have managed to place Mzansi’s electric dance scene on the global map. It is from this fact that this Heritage Day, Apple Music is celebrating the most streamed artists of Mzansi, albums and songs on its platform that launched over 6 years ago.
Muso Kabza De Small bags the Most Streamed South African Artist, while Elaine’s chart-topping debut EP, Elements, claims the Most Streamed South African Album. Black Coffee’s smash No.1 song ‘Drive’, with David Guetta and feat. Delilah Montagu took the Most Streamed South African Song recognition.
Self proclaimed King of Amapiano Kabza said he was honoured and humbled by such an award.
“As musicians, it is our dream to be recognized. It gives me great pleasure to be awarded by Apple Music as the most streamed South African artist to date. The Amapiano genre was generated long before it became commercial. The genre has surpassed my expectations. I don’t know how else I would be able to express myself without music. Thank you so much to all my fans,” he said.
Elaine, who is currently flying the country’s flag high internationally, also said she is humbled and grateful that her music is received with love
“This project changed my life forever, and seeing how much people connect with it till this day, warms my heart. Thank you to every single person that’s been streaming and supporting me. It wouldn’t be possible without you. I love and adore you guys! Thank you to Apple Music for the incredible support since its release. I can’t wait to share new music with you all very soon.”
In addition to this, Shazam has also released the Most Shazamed South African Artists and Songs of All-Time. Kabza De Small again takes the top artist spot and “LiYoshona” by Kwiish SA which feat. Njelic, MalumNator and De Mthuda, emerged as the most Shazamed song.
Below are the Top 10 artists, albums and releases of all genres that South Africans enjoy on repeat.
Most Streamed South African Artists of All-Time
Kabza De Small
DJ Maphorisa
Nasty C
Joyous Celebration
Spoegwolf
AKA
A-Reece
Black Coffee
Sjava
Cassper Nyovest
Most Streamed South African Albums of All-Time
Elaine – Elements
Kabza De Small – I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust
Nasty C – Strings and Blings
Mlindo The Vocalist – Emakhaya
Samthing Soweto – Isphithiphithi
Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – The Return of the Scorpion Kings
Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – Scorpion Kings
Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa – Scorpion Kings Live
Sjava – Umqhele
AKA – Touch My Blood
Most Streamed South African Songs of All-Time
Black Coffee & David Guetta feat. Delilah Montagu – Drive
Elaine – You’re The One
Samthing Soweto feat. Sha Sha, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small – Akulaleki
Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa feat Aymos, Samthing Soweto, Myztro – eMcimbini
Shekhinah – Suited
DJ Zinhle feat. Mvzzle & Rethabile – Umlilo
Busta 929 & Mpura feat. Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du – Umsebenzi Wethu
Goldfish feat. Diamond Thug – Deep of the Night
AKA feat. Kiddominant – Fela In Versace
Sun-El Musician & Ami Faku – Into Ingawe
Most Shazamed South African Artists of All-Time
Kabza De Small
DJ Maphorisa
Mr JazziQ
De Mthuda
Busta 929
Sir Trill
Cassper Nyovest
DJ Tira
Reece Madlisa
Mpura
Most Shazamed South African Songs of All-Time
Kwiish SA feat. Njelic, MalumNator & De Mthuda – “LiYoshona”
Musa Keys feat. Sir Trill & Nobantu Vilakazi – “Vula Mlomo”
Busta 929 & Mpura feat. Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du & Reece Madlisa – “Umsebenzi Wethu”
Soa Mattrix & Soulful G feat. Shaun 101 – “uThando”
Mthandazo Gatya feat. DJ Manzo SA & Comado – “Senzeni”
Boohle feat. Njelic, Ntokzin & De Mthuda – “Wamuhle”
Elaine – “You’re the One”
DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU feat. Sir Trill, Daliwonga & Kabza De Small – “Banyana”
Black Coffee & David Guetta feat. Delilah Montagu – “Drive”
De Mthuda feat. Sir Trill & Da Muziqal Chef – “John Wick”
