Spotify Wrapped 2024: Relive Your Year in Music and Podcasts!
The wait is over—Spotify Wrapped 2024 has arrived! It’s time to reflect on a year filled with musical exploration, cultural celebration, and the soundtrack to your life. For South Africans, 2024 has been a year of embracing local sounds, discovering new artists, and indulging in beloved podcasts. Let’s dive into the highlights of this year’s Spotify Wrapped and celebrate the audio moments that defined our journeys.
Your Year, Your Soundtrack
Every streamed minute in 2024 tells a story, and this year, you were the main character. From the infectious beats of Amapiano and the soulful ballads in your native language to the raw energy of Maskandi and global hits, Spotify Wrapped lets you relive your highs, lows, and everything in between.
Whether it’s Kabza De Small’s chart-topping album ISIMO or your favorite podcast, 2024 has been a sonic adventure fueled by South Africa’s vibrant music scene and dynamic listeners like you.
Local Sounds Take the Spotlight
This year saw a seismic shift towards local music, with a 93% growth in local music consumption. South African artists continue to dominate playlists, and 2024 proved to be their year.
- Kabza De Small, the “King of Amapiano,” reigned supreme as the most streamed local artist. His album ISIMO was the most streamed album, and his tracks claimed multiple spots on South Africa’s Most Streamed Songs list.
- Mthandeni SK, a Maskandi sensation, made history with Maskandi breaking into the top five most streamed songs of 2024, showcasing the enduring influence of Zulu culture.
- Amapiano maintained its position as the defining genre of the year, resonating with both local and global audiences.
Queens of South African Music
Female artists shone brighter than ever in 2024. Tyla and Lwah Ndlunkulu led the way, topping the charts for the most streamed albums. Their artistry and innovation inspired fans nationwide, proving that the future of South African music is undeniably female.

Podcasts on the Rise
Podcasts continued to captivate South Africans, with over 2 billion minutes streamed in 2024.
- Podcast and Chill with MacG claimed the fifth spot among the most streamed podcasts locally.
- South African-born Trevor Noah’s podcast, What Now?, ranked third, bridging global and local audiences.
2024 Spotify Wrapped: Key South African Trends
- Exponential growth: Local music consumption surged by 93% compared to 2023.
- Global pride: South Africans celebrated homegrown talent like Trevor Noah and Tyla, no matter where they are in the world.
- Cultural heritage: Traditional genres like Maskandi reached new heights in popularity.
- Amapiano dominance: The genre continues to reign as South Africa’s signature sound.
Discover Your Wrapped 2024 Experience
Eligible Spotify users can explore their personalized Wrapped on the Spotify app for iOS and Android. Relive your top tracks, artists, and podcasts, and share your journey with friends on your favorite social platforms.
New this year, Spotify Wrapped integrates seamlessly with TikTok, making it easier than ever to share your Wrapped results on TikTok’s For You Page and Stories.
2024 was a year of growth, innovation, and cultural celebration. Relive it all with Spotify Wrapped 2024—your year in music, reimagined.
Here’s the full breakdown of the top streamed by South Africans on Spotify this year.
MOST STREAMED 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 PODCASTS IN SA | MOST STREAMED FEMALE ARTIST IN SOUTH AFRICA |
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 | Babalwa M |
Huberman Lab | Ariana Grande |
True Crime South Africa | Summer Walker |
Bits of Infinity | Nicki Minaj |