Apple Music has officially unveiled the Top Amapiano Songs of 2025, as part of its highly anticipated Replay ’25experience—an upgraded and deeply personalized reflection of each listener’s musical year. Known for capturing the heartbeat of global music trends, Apple Music’s annual year-end charts once again spotlight the sounds that dominated South Africa’s playlists, radio waves, and dancefloors. And this year, Amapiano continues to lead the charge with unmatched cultural influence.
Replay ’25 arrives with enhanced insights, giving fans a more layered view of how their music tastes shifted, expanded, and deepened throughout the year. The platform highlights personal listening categories like Discovery, Loyalty, and Comebacks, while offering detailed stats on genres, most-played artists, total listening minutes, and more. But beyond individual journeys, Apple Music’s global and local charts reveal which songs shaped the collective soundscape of 2025.
In South Africa, Amapiano once again confirmed its dominance, with five standout hits emerging as the most impactful—gauged by streaming numbers, Shazam activity, radio play, lyric reads, and listener engagement.
Top 5 Amapiano Songs of 2025 (South Africa – Apple Music)
1. DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Kabza De Small ft. Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter — “Abantwana Bakho”
This powerhouse collaboration claims the No. 1 spot, blending soulful vocals with intricate production. Featuring amapiano heavyweights like Kabza De Small and rising sensations like Thatohatsi, the track became a nationwide anthem, dominating social platforms and dancefloors alike.
2. JAZZWRLD, MaWhoo, Thukuthela & GL_Ceejay — “Uzizwa Kanjani”
With MaWhoo’s unmistakable voice and Jazzwrld’s pristine soundscape, this emotionally rich track resonated across the country, earning millions of plays and strong radio traction.
3. Kelvin Momo & Da Muziqal Chef ft. Tracy & Thatohatsi — “Bo Gogo”
Kelvin Momo’s signature soulful piano paired with Da Muziqal Chef’s production finesse delivered a masterpiece. “Bo Gogo” held listeners captive, proving once again why Momo remains at the forefront of deep, immersive amapiano.
4. MaWhoo, GL_Ceejay & Thukuthela ft. Jazzworx — “Bengicela”
A heartfelt and melodically striking single, “Bengicela” became a favorite among fans who appreciate amapiano with both rhythm and emotional depth.
5. Zee Nxumalo, TBO & PYY Log Drum King ft. DJ Tearz & Dr Thulz — “Ngisakuthanda”
Zee Nxumalo continues her domination with this romantic anthem, which skyrocketed thanks to her soaring vocals and the viral dance moments it inspired.
With Replay ’25 solidifying these tracks as the year’s biggest amapiano hits, one thing is clear: South Africa’s sound continues to influence the world, and 2025 was yet another defining year for the genre.
