Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and it’s time to relive a year of musical exploration, cultural celebration, and sonic adventure.
This year, South Africans embraced the magic of music like never before, with local sounds taking center stage and artists like Kabza De Small, Tyla, Lwah Ndlunkulu, and Mthandeni SK becoming the most dominating.
In 2024, South African listeners drove a 93% surge in local music streams.
Kabza De Small is the most streamed artist, claiming the title of most streamed album with ISIMO.
Tyla and Lwah Ndlunkulu leading the charge for female artists. Their albums captivated listeners, reshaped South Africa’s music landscape, and inspired countless fans. Tyla’s global rise and Lwah Ndlunkulu’s soulful artistry highlight the diversity and creativity driving the local music scene forward.
Traditional sounds also held their own, with Maskandi sensation Mthandeni SK making history as the fifth most streamed artist in South Africa. His success celebrates the enduring legacy of Zulu culture and proves that traditional music continues to thrive in modern playlists.
Beyond music, South Africa’s love for podcasts reached new heights, with over 2 billion minutes streamed. Podcast and Chill with MacG and What Now? With Trevor Noah led the charge, showcasing the nation’s appetite for authentic storytelling, education, and entertainment.
Key Highlights from Spotify Wrapped 2024:
– 93% growth in local music consumption, spotlighting artists like Kabza De Small, TitoM, Uncle Waffles, and Mthandeni SK.
– Kabza De Small dominated with the most streamed artist and album (ISIMO).
– Tyla and Lwah Ndlunkulu led the charge for female artists, proving that the future is female.
– Mthandeni SK’s presence on the top streamed list celebrates the vibrancy of Maskandi music and traditional culture.
– Podcasting surged, with South African-born Trevor Noah and MacG leading the top podcasts list.
Spotify Wrapped is now live for eligible users on the mobile app, showcasing their 2024 listening journey. Share your Wrapped results with friends on social media, and for the first time, integrate your Wrapped stories seamlessly with TikTok.
Here’s the full breakdown of the top streamed by South Africans on Spotify this year:
Here’s the full breakdown of the top streamed by South Africans on Spotify this year:
MOST STREAMED ARTISTS IN SA
| Artist |
|---|
| Drake |
| Kabza De Small |
| Kelvin Momo |
| Chris Brown |
| DJ Maphorisa |
| Kendrick Lamar |
| The Weeknd |
| Future |
| Travis Scott |
| J. Cole |
MOST STREAMED ALBUMS IN SA
| Album |
|---|
| Kabza De Small – Isimo |
| Chris Brown – 11:11 |
| Kelvin Momo – Kurhula |
| Tyla – TYLA |
| SZA – SOS |
| Lwah Ndlunkulu – Imizwa |
| Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT |
| Kelvin Momo – Amalobolo (feat. Stixx, Nia Pearl) |
| Benson Boone – Fireworks & Rollerblades |
| Drake – For All The Dogs |
MOST STREAMED SONGS IN SA
| Song |
|---|
| Kabza De Small – Imithandazo (feat. Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush) |
| TitoM – Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E & Eeque) |
| Benson Boone – Beautiful Things |
| DJ Stokie – Masithokoze |
| Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us |
| Mthandeni SK – Paris |
| Kelvin Momo – Amalobolo (feat. Stixx, Nia Pearl) |
| Kabza De Small – Amazwe (feat. Mawhoo) |
| Felo Le Tee – Yebo Lapho (Gogo) (feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza) |
| Uncle Waffles – Wadibusa (feat. Royal MusiQ, OHP Sage, & Pcee) |
MOST STREAMED PODCASTS IN SA
| Podcast |
|---|
| The Joe Rogan Experience |
| The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett |
| What Now? with Trevor Noah |
| Motivation Daily by Motiversity |
| Podcast and Chill with MacG |
| ShxtsNGigs |
| Rotten Mango |
| Huberman Lab |
| True Crime South Africa |
| Bits of Infinity |
MOST STREAMED FEMALE ARTISTS IN SA
| Artist |
|---|
| Taylor Swift |
| Billie Eilish |
| SZA |
| Rihanna |
| Beyoncé |
| Nkosazana Daughter |
| Babalwa M |
| Ariana Grande |
| Summer Walker |
| Nicki Minaj |
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