Written By Dohne Damons
Who is South Africa’s top hitmakers on the TikTok platform for 2022?
Not everyone who shares a TikTok video is a user of the platform. It’s one of the features that make the platform so accessible. Is it possible to go as far as to call it the superpower of TikTok? Possibly because TikTok is not akin to when in Rome. “What happens on TikTok doesn’t stay on TikTok,” says Boniswa Sidwaba the Head of Content Programming TikTok for Sub Sahara Africa.
“It is a vehicle of self-expression” and whatever your preference the algorithm of the platform allows easy access to curated content of your interest and that’s likely why these South African artists became the most viewed artist in 2022.
Because the platform easily highlights great content by creators who maximise their first moments, it is the perfect stepping stone for up-and-coming music artists and household names. These are the soundtracks that trended in South Africa.
- Bafo (feat. Sizwe Alakine, K-Zaka, Djy Ma’Ten, Djy Zan SA, Djy Biza & M.J) by Mr.JazziQ
- SETE (feat. Young Stunna & Blxckie) by K.O
- Sofa Silahlane by Wanitwa Mos & Master KG & Lowsheen
- uMlando (feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna and Slade) by 9umba & TOSS & Mdoovar Trigger by Dj Karri
- Ketseng by Felo Le Tee & DBN Gogo & MJ
- Buga (Lo Lo Lo) by Kizz Daniel & Tekno
- Manca by Felo Le Tee & Toss
- Hamba Wena by Deep London & Boohle
- Salary Salary by Robot Boii & Mellow & Sleazy & Soul Revolver
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