Relive 2024’s listening journey with Spotify Wrapped

The wait is over—Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here! This year has been one of musical discovery and cultural celebration.

Spotify Wrapped allows South Africans to reflect on their unique listening journeys, from the captivating rhythms of Amapiano to the soothing tones of traditional music and beloved podcasts. It’s been a year fueled by passionate listeners, growth, and innovation.

 

Every streamed minute tells a story, and in 2024, you were the star of your own soundtrack. Relive every high, every low, and every unforgettable moment through the sounds that defined your year.

Whether it’s Amapiano anthems, Afrobeat hits, soulful ballads in your native language, or your favorite podcast, you experienced the best of South African sounds.

The Rise of Local Sounds

2024 marked a remarkable year for local music, with a staggering 93% growth in local music consumption. Artists like Kabza De Small, TitoM, Uncle Waffles, and Mthandeni SK became the pulse of the nation.

Notably, Mthandeni’s Maskandi hit achieved the fifth spot among South Africa’s most-streamed songs, highlighting the enduring appeal of Zulu culture.

Amapiano remained the centerpiece of South African music, solidifying its place as the defining genre of the year.

Kabza De Small’s Dominance

Kabza De Small continued his reign as South Africa’s “King of Amapiano,” topping multiple streaming charts. His album ISIMO claimed the title of the most-streamed album, with several tracks making it to the year’s most-streamed songs list. Kabza’s influence has firmly positioned him as a South African icon and a global music sensation.

South African Queens on the Rise

Female artists shone brightly this year, with Tyla and Lwah Ndlunkulu dominating the charts with their groundbreaking albums. These trailblazers continue to inspire and reshape the industry, proving that the future of South African music is female-led.

Podcasts on the Rise

With over 2 billion minutes streamed, podcasts have cemented themselves as a key medium for storytelling, education, and entertainment in South Africa. Podcast and Chill with MacG remains a fan favorite, ranking among the top five most-streamed podcasts locally, alongside Trevor Noah’s What Now?.

2024 Spotify Wrapped Highlights:

• Local music consumption grew by 93% since 2023.
• South Africans celebrated local talent like Trevor Noah, Tyla, and Maskandi artists.
• Amapiano remains the most dominant genre of the year.
• Traditional culture continues to blend seamlessly with modern beats.

Eligible users can dive into their personalized 2024 Wrapped experience via the Spotify app for iOS and Android. Share your Wrapped results on social media, now made easier with Spotify’s new TikTok integration.

Here’s the full breakdown of the top streamed by South Africans on Spotify this year

MOST STREAMED SOUTH AFRICAN ARTISTS IN SA	MOST STREAMED ALBUMS IN SA	MOST STREAMED SONGS IN SA
Drake	Kabza De Small – Isimo	Kabza De Small – Imithandazo (feat. Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush)
Kabza De Small	Chris Brown – 11:11	TitoM – Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E & Eeque)
Kelvin Momo	Kelvin Momo – Kurhula	Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Chris Brown	Tyla – TYLA	DJ Stokie – Masithokoze
DJ Maphorisa	SZA – SOS	Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Kendrick Lamar	Lwah Ndlunkulu -Imizwa	Mthandeni SK – Paris
The Weeknd	Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT	Kelvin Momo – Amalobolo (feat. Stixx, Nia Pearl)
Future	Benson Boone – Fireworks & Rollerblades	Kabza De Small – Amazwe (feat. Mawhoo)
Travis Scott	Drake – For All The Dogs	Felo Le Tee – Yebo Lapho (Gogo) (feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza) – Spotify
J.Cole	Mlindo The Vocalist – Emakhaya	Uncle Waffles – Wadibusa (feat. Royal MusiQ, OHP Sage, & Pcee)

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