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Apple Music Names “Shela” As South Africa’s 2025 December Anthem

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Apple Music has released its Ke Dezemba insights for South Africa, identifying the artists and songs that led streaming and Shazam activity during the festive season. Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small and Thukutela ranked as the country’s top artists, while “Shela” by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl and Boohle emerged as December’s defining anthem. The track topped Apple Music charts and became South Africa’s most-identified song on Shazam.

Key Highlights

  • Platform: Apple Music
  • Period: December 2025
  • Top Artists: Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small, Thukutela
  • Top Song: “Shela” by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle
  • Most Shazamed Song: “Shela” by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle
  • Key Genres: Amapiano, Afro House, Maskandi

Apple Music Reveals South Africa’s Ke Dezemba Leaders

Apple Music has revealed the artists and songs that dominated South Africa’s festive-season listening, using Apple Music streaming data alongside Shazam recognition to map Ke Dezemba’s soundtrack. Amapiano artists Kelvin Momo, Kabza De Small and Thukutela led the month as the most-streamed artists on the platform. The standout song of the season was “Shela” by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl and Boohle, which topped Apple Music charts and became the most-identified track on Shazam in South Africa during December.

Ke Dezemba Top Artists in South Africa 

  1. Kelvin Momo
  2. Drake
  3. Kabza De Small
  4. Thukutela
  5. Babalwa M
  6. DJ Maphorisa
  7. JAZZWRLD
  8. Gunna
  9. Sam Deep
  10. Dlala Thukzin
  11. Zee Nxumalo
  12. Taylor Swift
  13. GL_Ceejay
  14. Chris Brown
  15. Summer Walker
  16. Olivia Dean
  17. Stixx
  18. Beyonce
  19. Xduppy
  20. Boohle
  21. Mariah The Scientist
  22. Future
  23. Kendrick Lamar
  24. PARTYNEXTDOOR
  25. The Weeknd

Ke Dezemba Top Songs in South Africa

  1. “Shela (feat. Mano)” – Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle
  2. “Abantwana Bakho (feat. Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter)” – DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Kabza De Small
  3. “ZEP (feat. Uncool MC)” – DJ Smallz, ZinedinexSguche & 031choppa
  4. “Tobetsa 3.0 (feat. ShaunMusiq & Ftears)” – Myztro & Leehleza
  5. “SNOKONOKO” – Al Xapo, Benzoo & EeQue
  6. “uValo (feat. Dlala Thukzin)” – JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela & Babalwa M
  7. “Ngyozama (feat. Sykes, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Tracy & Thatohatsi)” – Kabza De Small & Dlala Thukzin
  8. “Lutho (feat. De Rose)” – Dj Jaivane, Smaki 08 & Wesley Keys
  9. “Mabebuza (Mdu aka TRP Remix)” – Maline Aura, Drega & MDU aka TRP
  10. “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean
  11. “uMoya” – Thukuthela, GL_Ceejay, JAZZWRLD & Makhadzi Entertainment
  12. “You Try” – Yumbs & Simmy
  13. “Bengicela” – MaWhoo, GL_Ceejay & Thukuthela
  14. “Rato Laka (feat. Slidoo Man)” – Shebeshxt, Naqua SA & Zee Nxumalo
  15. “Vele Uyena (Risk It All) [feat. Solaariss]” – Skyla Tylaa, JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela & Elaine
  16. “Mamma“ – Zee Nxumalo, Skillz & Sykes
  17. “Amaphutha“ – Babalwa M, JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela & Gl_Ceejay
  18. “Raindance“ – Dave & Tems
  19. “Intaba Zokhahlamba (feat. Shenge Wasehlalankosi & Mjolisi)” – Mphathiwohlelo MC
  20. “Iphupho (feat. Thatohatsi)” – Kabza De Small & Kelvin Momo
  21. “Shela (feat. Mano)” – Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle
  22. “Thandaza” – Sam Deep & Thatohatsi
  23. “Say I Do” – Kelvin Momo & Elaine
  24. “Amanxeba” – sami kay, Rox Roberson & Misokuhle
  25. “Umaqondana” – Feza

Ke Dezemba Most Shazam Recognitions in South Africa

  1. Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle Shela (feat. Mano)
  2. DJ Smallz, ZinedinexSguche & 031choppa ZEP (feat. Uncool MC)
  3. SdoDiRoba, Official Bangal Baffallo, Dj Kgauza & Farrian Samusa Dibiri Dikae (feat. KayGee Muziq, Ras Chief, Double DB, Tkay Music, Skxyy & EzzyMusica)
  4. Al Xapo, Benzoo & EeQue SNOKONOKO
  5. Feza Umaqondana
  6. Sam Deep & Thatohatsi Thandaza
  7. Myztro & Leehleza Tobetsa 3.0 (feat. ShaunMusiq & Ftears)
  8. LuuDadeejay Bacardi via sgidongo (feat. Kabza De Small & Mac Breezy)
  9. Ezra Neethings Merwalela
  10. Skyla Tylaa, JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela & Elaine Vele Uyena (Risk It All) [feat. Solaariss]
  11. Xduppy Feat. Sun-El Musician, Msaki & Seun1401 Ubomi Abumanga (Remix)
  12. DJ Lag & Zee Nxumalo NgyaSindelwa (feat. K.C Driller)
  13. Officixl RSA Jab Jab (feat. Scotts Maphuma, Benzoo, Bob Mabena, Mid9t & de-papzo)
  14. Mphathiwohlelo MC Intaba Zokhahlamba (feat. Shenge Wasehlalankosi & Mjolisi)
  15. sami kay, Rox Roberson & Misokuhle Amanxeba
  16. Vico Da Sporo & Zelule zn Sijabulile
  17. Rea Gopane Suka!
  18. Maline Aura, Drega & MDU aka TRP Mabebuza (Mdu aka TRP Remix)
  19. Mthandeni SK Dubai (feat. MaWhoo)
  20. Xduppy & Dj Maphorisa & Seun1401 Feat. Ftears, Mbuzi, Djy Vino & Mphoet Bang’bonile

Ke Dezemba Top Amapiano Songs

  1. “Shela (feat. Mano)” – Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle
  2. “SNOKONOKO“ – Al Xapo, Benzoo & EeQue
  3. “Abantwana Bakho (feat. Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter)” – DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Kabza De Small
  4. “ZEP” – DJ Smallz, ZinedinexSguche, and 031choppa (feat. Uncool MC)
  5. “Tobetsa 3.0 (feat. ShaunMusiq & Ftears)” – Myztro & Leehleza

Ke Dezemba Top Maskandi Songs

  1. “Ubu Ghost Bami (feat. Intombi yasoLundi)” – Mzukulu
  2. “Thandolwethu (feat. Zamambo Mkhize & Umfana weKhansela)” – Mzukulu
  3. “Sajola Kamnandi” – Sminofu & Zee Nxumalo
  4. “Umkhovu Etsheni (feat. Zamambo Mkhize)” – Mzukulu
  5. “Firefighter (feat. Shisamabhodwe)” – Mzukulu

Ke Dezemba Top Afro House Songs

  1. “Mabebuza (Mdu aka TRP Remix)” – Maline Aura, Drega & MDU aka TRP
  2. “iPlan (feat. Zaba & Sykes)” – Dlala Thukzin
  3. “Suka!” – Rea Gopane
  4. “Kwalula” – Sun-El Musician, Simmy & Sino Msolo
  5. “Nginawe” – Rea Gopane

Apple Music’s Ke Dezemba data confirms that South Africa’s festive season remains led by homegrown sound, with Amapiano anchoring December while global hits circulate alongside it.

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