There are many talented and successful South African artists across various genres of music, such as hip-hop, pop, rock, and electronic. Some popular South African artists include:
- Black Coffee, a DJ and record producer known for his deep house and Afro-house music.
- Cassper Nyovest, a rapper, songwriter, and record producer who is one of the most successful hip-hop artists in Africa.
- AKA, a rapper and record producer known for his hit songs and albums.
- Nasty C, a rapper, singer, and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the early 2010s.
- Sho Madjozi, a rapper, singer, and songwriter known for her unique blend of hip-hop and traditional South African music.
- Busiswa, a singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the music genre of Gqom.
- Goldfish, an electronic music duo from Cape Town, known for their live electronic performances and hit songs.
- Amanda Black, a singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and hit songs such as “Amazulu” and “Power”
These are just a few examples, there are many other talented South African artists that are worth discovering.
Black Coffee
As of 2022, the most streamed South African artist on Spotify is Black Coffee. He is a DJ, record producer, and musician from South Africa. He has been active in the music industry since the mid-1990s and has released several albums and singles. His music is a blend of deep house and Afro-house and has gained popularity both in South Africa and internationally. Black Coffee has won several awards including BET Award for Best International Act: Africa, and has been nominated for multiple others. He has also played at some of the biggest music festivals around the world, including Coachella and Ultra Music Festival.
As of 2021, the most streamed South African artist on Deezer is probably Black Coffee. He is a DJ, record producer, and musician from South Africa. He has been active in the music industry since the mid-1990s and has released several albums and singles. His music is a blend of deep house and Afro-house and has gained popularity both in South Africa and internationally. Black Coffee has won several awards including BET Award for Best International Act: Africa, and has been nominated for multiple others. He has also played at some of the biggest music festivals around the world, including Coachella and Ultra Music Festival. He is known for his hit songs such as “Superman,” “Drive,” “Rock My World” and “LaLaLa” which are very popular among the audiences.
Cassper Nyovest
As of 2021, the most streamed South African artist on iTunes is not a specific artist. The information about the most streamed artist on iTunes is not publicly available. The data is not disclosed by Apple and the streaming numbers are not published. However, some of the most successful and popular South African artists on iTunes include Black Coffee, Cassper Nyovest, AKA, Nasty C, and Sho Madjozi. These artists have released multiple hit songs and albums that have been well-received by audiences both in South Africa and internationally.
Nasty C
As of 2021, the most streamed South African artist on YouTube is probably Nasty C. He is a South African rapper, singer, and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the early 2010s. He is known for his hit songs such as “Hell Naw,” “SMA,” “Juice Back” and “There They Go.” He has also released multiple albums that have been well-received by audiences both in South Africa and internationally. Nasty C has won multiple awards, including the South African Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Album, and has been nominated for several others. He has also been featured in collaborations with international artists such as T.I, French Montana, and Rowlene.