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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