South Africa’s music scene is thriving, with Spotify revealing its top 10 most-streamed songs and albums in the country for 2024. Amapiano continues to reign supreme, with Kabza De Small leading the way in both categories.
Kabza De Small’s album, Isimo, claimed the top spot on the most-streamed albums list, with tracks like Imithandazo and Amazwe dominating the top 10 most-streamed songs.
Joining Kabza De Small in the lineup of most-streamed albums are talented artists like Kelvin Momo with Kurhula, Lwah Ndlunkulu with Imizwa, and Mlindo The Vocalist with Emakhaya. Grammy Award-winning artist Tyla’s self-titled debut album, TYLA, also made a strong showing on the list.
International artists made their mark as well, with Chris Brown’s 11:11, SZA’s SOS, and Drake’s For All The Dogs earning spots on the albums list. Billie Eilish’s latest release, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, also secured a place among the top albums.
On the songs front, Amapiano hits like TitoM’s Tshwala Bam and Kelvin Momo’s Amalobolo kept the groove alive. Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us and Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things added diversity to the mix, while Uncle Waffles closed out the list with Wadibusa.
Spotify’s Top 10 Most-Streamed Songs and Albums in South Africa
South Africa’s music landscape is vibrant and diverse, with Amapiano leading the way in the most-streamed songs and albums on Spotify. As local talent like Kabza De Small and Kelvin Momo continue to make waves, international artists like Chris Brown and Billie Eilish also find a place among the top 10. Whether you’re a fan of infectious beats or soothing sounds, there’s something for everyone in South Africa’s music scene.
Stay tuned for more exciting releases and chart-topping hits from South Africa’s music industry. And don’t forget to check out these top 10 most-streamed songs and albums on Spotify for a taste of what’s hot in the music world.