Apple Music is celebrating the most streamed Mzansi artists, albums and songs on the platform since its launch over 6 years ago in honour of South Africa’s Heritage Day.
Kabza De Small is the Most Streamed South African Artist, while Elaine’s chart-topping debut EP, Elements, claims the Most Streamed South African Album and the No.1 smash “Drive” by Black Coffee and David Guetta feat. Delilah Montagu is the Most Streamed South African Song.
“I’m pleased, honoured and humbled to accept this award and to join past recipients. 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.” – Kabza De Small
“I am so humbled and grateful that my music has been received with so much love and adoration. 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. Stay safe. Love and light.” – Elaine
“Wow! I am simply blown away to hear the news that ‘Drive’ is the most streamed song in South Africa from a South African artist since Apple Music’s launch in 2015. It’s an honour and a privilege to be able to carry the flag of my country and to continue to expand the world’s palette on the sounds of the globe!” – Black Coffee
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 feat. Njelic, MalumNator & De Mthuda is the most Shazamed song.
From Amapiano, to Hip Hop, to Gospel, to Afrikaans Rock, below are the Top 10 artists, albums and releases 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”
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