Amapiano powerhouse Kelvin Momo has officially made South African music history. Just 11 days after releasing his highly anticipated album Thato Ya Modimo, the DJ and producer has set a new national record on Spotify, becoming the fastest South African artist to surpass 9 million streams on the platform.
Known for his soulful and emotionally rich approach to Amapiano, Kelvin Momo’s success comes as no surprise to fans, who have been praising Thato Ya Modimo since its debut. The 29-track album, released ahead of his recent show-stopping Red Bull Symphonic performance, has captured the hearts of listeners nationwide — and now, it’s breaking streaming records too.
Music chart account @2022AFRICA took to social media to share the massive achievement, writing:
‘THATO YA MODIMO’ by @kelvinMomo_ has officially surpassed 9 million streams on SA 🇿🇦 Spotify. It becomes the fastest album in SA Spotify history to do this (11 days).”
This milestone cements Thato Ya Modimo not only as one of the biggest releases of the year but as a benchmark for success in the South African music industry. The album had already made waves when it reached one million streams within two days, making Kelvin Momo one of only three artists in the country to achieve such a feat.
Filled with lush piano chords, layered melodies, and deeply emotive features, Thato Ya Modimo has been hailed as Kelvin’s most spiritual and refined body of work to date. The title, which translates to “God’s Will,” speaks to the artist’s growth and intentionality in crafting music that connects on a deeper level.
Many believe this is just the beginning, with some predicting the album will cross 20 million streams in the coming weeks.
As Amapiano continues to grow globally, Kelvin Momo remains at the forefront, flying the South African flag high. With Thato Ya Modimo, he’s not just making music — he’s making history.
"THATO YA MODIMO" BY @kelvinMomo_
Has officially surpassed 9 Million Streams on SA🇿🇦 Spotify
It becomes the fastest album in SA Spotify history to do this (11 days) pic.twitter.com/LlGwilyqdz
— 2022 AFRICA (@2022AFRICA) June 10, 2025
