A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...

South African hip-hop musician Yanga Chief is being accused of stealing melodies that make up the instrumental of his hit ...

Amapiano is one of South Africa's biggest musical exports, thanks to its viral dance challenges and catchy beats. West African artists reflected on its influence ...

Spotify has been publishing some more country-specific figures from its ‘Loud & Clear’ payouts data. This time it’s South ...

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the ...

The controversial song, featuring the lyrics "kill the Boer" and "shoot the Boer"—Boer being a term for a white farmer—has long been a source of contention in South Africa. Its use has ...