This comes as no surprise given the social media popularity and meme virality it garnered in the country since its September release. Drake claimed another top spot with Certified Lover Boy as the most streamed album in South Africa in 2021.The genre also owned the most streamed local songs The top five most streamed songs were ‘’Umsebenzi Wethu’’ by Busta 929 (#1), ‘’John Wick’’ by De Mthuda (#2), ‘’Izolo’’ by DJ Maphorisa (#3), ‘’Abalele’’ by Kabza De Small (#4) and ‘’Banyana’’ by DJ Maphorisa (#5). AmaPiano continues its domination of streaming lists – AmaPiano Grooves was the most streamed playlist in South Africa.Sicela nithi hooray for ‘’Umsebenzi Wethu’’ by Busta 929 as it claimed its spot on the top five list at number four followed by Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘’drivers license’’. When it comes to the most streamed songs in South Africa over the past year – ‘’STAY (with Justin Bieber) ’’ by The Kid LAROI is at number one followed by Tiësto’s ‘’The Business’’ and ’’Bad Habits ’’ by Ed Sheeran.Her star continues to rise as she received over 9 641 683 streams globally on Spotify in 2021. Makhadzi has had a phenomenal year and it’s no wonder she is included in South Africa’s most streamed local artist list as well as being the most streamed female South African artist in 2021.Unsurprisingly, DJ Maphorisa led the pack followed by fellow Scorpion King Kabza De Small, with newcomers to the list Busta 929, De Mthuda and Mr JazziQ rounding off the top list. AmaPiano creators dominated as the most streamed local artists in South Africa, claiming the first five spots on the list.
A feat for the local music industry is the entry of DJ Maphorisa at number eight on the most streamed artists list for South Africa, the only local amongst the international acts.Juice WRLD followed in second place with Justin Bieber, Kanye West and The Weeknd making up the top five. Drake’s popularity extends further into Africa as he also claimed the top spot in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Certified Lover Boy, Drake remained a firm favourite locally as he took the top spot on the list. International rappers led the list of the most streamed artists in South Africa.So, how did South Africans listen this year? ( A breakdown of most streamed lists included below). Scorpion Kings (Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa) With EP & Album Projects Contributed To Amapiano Scene.
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