South Africa’s top female artists continue to light up the stage while Spotify shines a spotlight on the female voices that local audiences cannot seem to get enough of.
Spotify’s current list of South African female artists and the tracks most streamed by local audiences showcases the diversity of South Africa’s music culture, with female artists representing the Afrikaans, pop, soul, amapiano and R&B genres amongst the favourites.

These women represent a blend of artists listeners have come to know and love and newer artists who are currently taking the industry by storm.
The platforms first South African RADAR artist, R&B, trap soul singer and songwriter, Elaine, leads the list of the most streamed female artists in South Africa.

Local fans are also loving the sounds of Rhythm & Blues sensation Ami Faku as well as Sha Sha whose hit collaborations with DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small have earned her the nickname “the amapiano queen”.

Local audience appreciation for the genre remains high, with amapiano continuing to hold the title as the most-streamed local music genre in South Africa.

On the list of the most streamed tracks locally by South African female artists, Elaine’s single ‘You’re the One’ takes the number one spot followed by “Risky” and DJ Zinhle’s hit “Umlilo”.

Even though Rethabile Khumalo only really “blew up” as an artist after creating Umlilo with DJ Zinhle and Mvzzle, she’s been hustling for a long time and she’s opened up about how rejection of both her and her mother Winnie Khumalo has made her stronger.

“I’m so lucky to have Winnie Khumalo as my mother because I have someone who understands the journey an artist takes and the ups and downs of the journey. I have watched her go through ups and downs in her career and survive them, that’s how I know I can and I will too.”

Long before Rethabile imagined that she’d be on one of the most played songs in Mzansi, she knew that her destiny was in music. The singer tried her luck on Idols SA and even went to The Voice.

Behind the scenes she knocked on many doors and got rejected several times. She explained that she got to a point where she was sending DMs to famous musicians hoping that one of them would give her a chance.

Rethabile says she has a lot of respect for female artists and DJs that are “for other females” and she hopes to do the same for other aspiring female artists.

DJ Zinhle replied to that DM and gave me a shot and I’ll forever be grateful. My life changed and I thank God for that moment,” she said.

“I have been rejected so many times by this industry that there was a time I thought maybe I should just drop this whole thing and go back to school … but I didn’t give up. I did shows for free and just kept on because I love music.

“I have been rejected so many times by this industry that there was a time I thought maybe I should just drop this whole thing and go back to school … but I didn’t give up. I did shows for free and just kept on because I love music.

“I’m so lucky to have Winnie Khumalo as my mother because I have someone who understands the journey an artist takes and the ups and downs of the journey. I have watched her go through ups and downs in her career and survive them, that’s how I know I can and I will too.”

Behind the scenes she knocked on many doors and got rejected several times. She explained that she got to a point where she was sending DMs to famous musicians hoping that one of them would give her a chance.

Even though Rethabile Khumalo only really “blew up” as an artist after creating Umlilo with DJ Zinhle and Mvzzle, she’s been hustling for a long time and she’s opened up about how rejection of both her and her mother Winnie Khumalo has made her stronger.

The young Junior Nyong’o who is a brother to Lupita Nyong’o is officially off the market! This was confirmed by a post shared by the fella who celebrated the love of his life in a special message, moments after their wedding!

Through his Instagram page the young man praised his wife in a way that has left women wishing they could have her place. With this beautiful message Junior Nyong’o vows to walk miles just to win her heart and make her the most happiest woman in the world.

@Wanjahoro, I will walk for miles to water your roots every single day. Until you are too tall and impossible for anyone to ignore. My strong steadfast Acacia. Ineffable in stature and beauty. The shade of your branches will always be my refuge.According to reports, Junior and his longtime girlfriend, Wahoro walked down the aisle in a private wedding ceremony at Zereniti House, in Limuru. But due to the precautions being taken due to coronavirus, the wedding only saw close friends and family attend the wedding.

The new bride identified as Wanja Wahoro on the other hand appreciated her husband in yet another beautiful post; where she thanked him for the wedding despite it not being what they had earlier planned for.

You are a fixed point in my universe, and the best friend i’ve ever known. ‘🧡. Not the wedding we planned originally, but ultimately even more perfect and intimate than we could have ever imagined. So many thanks to @ Zereniti_House for hosting us so wonderfully

South African actress, Tumi Masemola, has finally broken her silence after causing pandemonium on social media last night. The River’s latest cast member had erroneously included musician, Candy Tsa Mandebele’s image in a tribute post, which honoured the women in the industry who had sadly passed away.

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After stay quiet for what felt like too long, Tumi tweeted, “My sincere apologies for my grave error. I am completely embarrassed and wish I could dig a hole. Le ntshwareleng for posting incorrect image. CandyTsamaNdebele is very much alive.” Prior to her clarification, Candy took it upon herself to confirm that she was alive and healthy, after seeing multiple messages from fans who believed that she had died.

Fans however were not quick to forgive her for her mistake, with many sharing their anger towards Tumi, in response to her tweet.

This morning’s Instagram post from Shauwn Mkhize, aka Mam Mkhize was different from her usual light-hearted uploads.Instead, she took the moment to remember her late mother, writing. “I would like to dedicate today to my mom, my role model, rock mentor QHAWEKAZI LAMI.

She also shared that she wished she could be half the woman that her mother was and also spend a bit more time with her. “I wish I could be half of what you were, I love you and miss you a lot I wish God could have given us more time with you, MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.”

Coming across an old photo of her mother made her shed a tear. “When I came across this photo I was so emotional I LOVE YOU MAMA ……….you were one hard nut to crack and you are irreplaceable in my heart.