In commemoration of Women’s Month, Spotify is spotlighting the amazing South African female artists who have released new albums in 2024, noting their accomplishments, their ability, tenacity, and creative contributions to the music industry.
Spotify seeks to provide women with an opportunity to thrive as creators and music artists. Through programs like EQUAL, which advocates for gender equality in the music industry, and playlists that highlight female talent, Spotify continues to reinforce its commitment to elevating the profiles of South African female musicians.
Below are some stats about the female artists South Africans are currently enjoying.
Most Streamed Albums by South African Female Artists (January – July 2024)
Globally:
- TYLA – Tyla
- Unusual – Xolly Mncwango
- Kwakhanya – Azana
- Sankofa – Thandiswa
- nomthandazo – Zoë Modiga
- Rainbow – Lady Zamar
- Sarang / 사랑 – Sio
- Synthetic Hearts Part II – Msaki
- Difela, Vol. 2 – Dr Winnie Mashaba
In South Africa:
- TYLA – Tyla
- Unusual – Xolly Mncwango
- Kwakhanya – Azana
- Sankofa – Thandiswa
- nomthandazo – Zoë Modiga
- Rainbow – Lady Zamar
- Synthetic Hearts Part II – Msaki
- Difela, Vol. 2 – Dr Winnie Mashaba
- Sarang / 사랑 – Sio
- Thobekile – Thobekile
Age group & gender streaming:
- Gen Zs, aged between 18 and 24, top the list as they stream these albums more than any other age group, with 41% of streams coming from South Africa and 39% from globally.
- On gender, female users in South Africa and globally are listening more to these amazing female artists with 57% coming from South Africa and 64% globally.
Top 5 countries streaming albums by South African female artists (January to July 2024):
- United States
- United Kingdom
- South Africa
- Philippines
- Indonesia
Top 5 cities streaming albums by South African female artist (January to July 2024):
- Johannesburg
- Jakarta
- Pretoria
- Lagos
- Durban
Most streamed South African female artists outside South Africa:
Top 5 Albums released in 2024 by South African female artists:
- Tyla – TYLA
- Xolly Mncwango – Unusual
- Azana- Kwakhanya
- Thandiswa – Sankofa
- Zoë Modiga – Nomthandazo
