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) |
| MOST STREAMED SOUTH AFRICAN PODCAST IN SA | MOST STREAMED FEMALE ARTISTS IN SA |
| The Joe Rogan Experience | Taylor Swift |
| The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett | Billie Eilish |
| What Now? with Trevor Noah | SZA |
| Motivation Daily by Motiversity | Rihanna |
| Podcast and Chill with MacG | Beyonce |
| ShxtsNGigs | Nkosazana Daughter |
| Rotten Mango | Ariana Grande |
| Huberman Lab | Babalwa M |
| True Crime South Africa | Summer Walker |
| Bits of Infinity | Nicki Minaj |
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