Spotify reveals South African Most-streamed Artists & Songs of 2019

Today, Spotify is officially unveiling Wrapped 2019, an annual end of year summary that reveals the top artists, albums, songs, playlists and podcasts streamed on the platform. ‘’Wrapped’’ showcases how more than 248 million people around the world listened to and discovered music and podcasts in 2019, taking a look at music, culture and streaming through the eyes (and ears) of the fans and artists that made it all possible.

AmaPiano dominated South African dance floors in 2019, so it comes as no surprise that AmaPiano breakout star, Kabza De Small, is the most streamed local artist in South Africa this year, followed closely by DJ Maphorisa, with Hip Hop mega star Nasty C taking the third spot.

Shekhinah, who recently opened for legendary RnB singer Toni Braxton, remained the most streamed local female artist in South Africa. Lady Zamar, whose much anticipated second album Monarch, churned out more chart-topping hits, followed in second place with Afrikaans rock artist, Karen Zoid, claiming the third spot.

Closer to home, South Africans showed their support for local artists with “Drive” by Black Coffee and David Guetta (featuring Delilah Montagu) maintaining its position as the most streamed song, spearheaded by a local artist.

Prince Kaybe and Kabza De Small also feature on the list of most-streamed South African albums in South Africa. Prince Kaybee’s “Re Mmino” topped the list with Kabza Da Small and DJ Maphorisa’s “Scorpion Kings” in the second most streamed album slot.

Here is the complete list:

Most Streamed South African Artists in South Africa

1. Kabza De Small

2. DJ Maphorisa

3. Nasty C

4. Prince Kaybee

5. Spoegwolf

6. Black Coffee

7. Joyous Celebration

8. Sjava

9. Snotkop

10. AKA

Most Streamed South African Female Artists in South Africa

1. Shekhinah

2. Lady Zamar

3. Karen Zoid

4. Simmy

5. Juanita Du Plessis

6. Ami Faku

7. Lebo Sekgobela

8. Zonke

9. Sho Madjozi

10. Karlien Van Jaarsveld

Most Streamed South African Male Artists in South Africa

1. Kabza De Small

2. DJ Maphorisa

3. Nasty C

4. Prince Kaybee

5. Spoegwolf

6. Black Coffee

7. Sjava

8. Snotkop

9. Mlindo The Vocalist

10. AKA

Most Streamed South African Tracks in South Africa

1. “Drive” – Black Coffee, David Guetta, Delilah Montagu

2. “Fetch Your Life” (Edit) – Prince Kaybee, Msaki

3. “Dames” – Biggy

4. “Amantombazane” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Mfr Souls, Samthing Soweto

5. “Akulaleki” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Samthing Soweto, Sha Sha

6. “Vula Vala” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Nokwazi, Vigro Deep

7. “SMA” – Nasty C, Rowlene

8. “Kokota” – Bizizi, KayGee DaKing, Killer Kau

9. “Gugulethu” – Afro Brothers, Indlovukazi, Prince Kaybee, Supta

10. “Whipped” – Nasty C, Shekhinah, Tellaman

Most Streamed South African Albums in South Africa

1.“Re Mmino” – Prince Kaybee

2. “Scorpion Kings” – Kabza Da Small, DJ Maphorisa

3. “Emakhaya” – Mlindo The Vocalist

4. “Strings And Bling” – Nasty C

5. “Umqhele” – Sjava

6. “Isphithiphithi” – Samthing Soweto

7. “Koma” – Spoegwolf

8. “Die Platinum Reeks” – Snotkop

9. “Africa To The World” – Sun-El Musician

10. “Alles Van Die Beste” – Die Heuwels Fanstasties

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