South African amapiano giant Kabza De Small has once again proved why he’s dubbed the “King of Amapiano” with his 2025 release Bab’Motha. The album has officially surpassed 40 million streams on Spotify, cementing its place as the most-streamed Amapiano album of the year so far.
Released in July, Bab’Motha has resonated powerfully with listeners both in South Africa and beyond. The project showcases Kabza’s signature log-drum melodies, driving grooves, soulful vocals and an array of star guest appearances. The response has been immediate, with the album debuting high in global Spotify and Apple Music charts, and quickly generating tens of millions of streams across its tracks.
Although some earlier tracking showed about 39 million at a moment in time, this new milestone of 40 million streams represents a major achievement — especially for a genre still expanding globally.
What makes the feat even more remarkable is that Bab’Motha is the first Amapiano album released in 2025 to hit the 40 million-stream mark on Spotify, establishing a benchmark for the rest of the scene. The album not only reinforces Kabza’s dominance in the local industry, but also signals Amapiano’s growing international footprint.
Fans and industry watchers alike have acknowledged how Bab’Motha blends heartfelt storytelling with dance-floor energy. In interviews and commentary, Kabza has shared how the album reflects personal themes and a matured artistic vision, while staying rooted in the township-born sound that made him a household name.
With this milestone under his belt, Kabza’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. He is poised to release further singles, videos and collaborations that are already generating buzz. Industry insiders expect that Bab’Motha’s streaming total will continue climbing, and that forthcoming projects will build upon this success.
In short: Kabza De Small, with Bab’Motha, has not only claimed a major streaming victory—he has raised the bar for Amapiano in 2025. And if his next moves follow the same trajectory, the genre’s excitement for what’s to come is very real.
"Bab'Motha" by Kabza De Small
Has Officially Surpassed 40 Million streams Globally on Spotify
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