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List of 300+ Notable South African Musicians

List of 300+ Notable South African Musicians

South Africa has a music scene as colorful as a box of crayons! From hip-hop to amapiano, gqom to house, this country has produced hundreds of musicians who’ve made waves at home and around the world. Whether you love catchy beats, deep lyrics, or dancefloor anthems, there’s something for everyone. This list of 300+ notable South African musicians will introduce you to artists you already love—and plenty of new favorites!

300+ Notable Musicians from South Africa

  1. Tyla
  2. William Last KRM
  3. DJ Maphorisa
  4. Seether
  5. Kabza De Small
  6. Nasty C
  7. Cassper Nyovest
  8. Kelvin Momo
  9. Uncle Waffles
  10. Black Coffee
  11. The Kiffness
  12. Scotts Maphuma
  13. Die Antwoord
  14. Joyous Celebration
  15. Zee Nxumalo
  16. Makhadzi
  17. Tyler ICU
  18. MaWhoo
  19. Focalistic
  20. Lucky Dube
  21. Sjava
  22. Mr JazziQ
  23. Major League DJz
  24. Deborah Lukalu
  25. Master KG
  26. Kwesta
  27. LLOYISO
  28. Aymos
  29. Big Zulu
  30. Ghost Hlubi
  31. Vigro Deep
  32. Oscar Mbo
  33. Pabi Cooper
  34. Blaq Diamond
  35. DJ Stokie
  36. AKA
  37. Usimamane
  38. Kharishma
  39. Babalwa M
  40. DJ Zinhle
  41. Mellow & Sleazy
  42. Mthandeni SK
  43. Nontokozo Mkhize
  44. Nkosazana Daughter
  45. LeeMcKrazy
  46. Felo le Tee
  47. Kamo Mphela
  48. Dumi Mkokstad
  49. Nomcebo Zikode
  50. Bassie
  51. Sbi Techn
  52. Sam Deep
  53. TitoM
  54. Emtee
  55. Mlindo The Vocalist
  56. Megan Woods
  57. Scotts Maphuma
  58. Sho Madjozi
  59. TXC
  60. Young Stunna
  61. Lwah Ndlunkulu
  62. Sha Sha
  63. Prince Kaybee
  64. Mafikizolo
  65. The Soil
  66. K.O
  67. Busta 929
  68. daryana
  69. Alice Phoebe Lou
  70. Dlala Thukzin
  71. DBN GOGO
  72. A-Reece
  73. De Mthuda
  74. DJ Tira
  75. Azana
  76. King Monada
  77. Daliwonga
  78. Sun-EL Musician
  79. Shekhinah
  80. Nomfundo Moh
  81. Caiiro
  82. TOSS
  83. Lebo Sekgobela
  84. Elaine
  85. Simmy
  86. Blxckie
  87. Mduduzi Ncube
  88. Nadia Nakai
  89. 2Point1
  90. Costa Titch
  91. Shimza
  92. Q Twins
  93. Sir Trill
  94. Kelly Khumalo
  95. Boohle
  96. Malome Vector
  97. Mas Musiq
  98. Pistole Gwijo
  99. Riky Rick
  100. Benjamin Dube
  101. Samthing Soweto
  102. Lady Zamar
  103. Brenda Fassie
  104. Mzukulu
  105. Dj Karri
  106. Heavy-K
  107. LAMIEZ HOLWORTHY
  108. Blaq Major
  109. Dr. Tumi
  110. Ami Faku
  111. DJ Arch Jnr
  112. Zakes Bantwini
  113. Mr Thela
  114. Appel
  115. Zain Bhikha
  116. Tony Dayimane
  117. Busiswa
  118. Moonchild Sanelly
  119. Onesimus
  120. MFR Souls
  121. JOSEPHDARY
  122. Mnqobi Yazo
  123. Njelic
  124. Killorbeezbeatz
  125. Okmalumkoolkat
  126. Inkabi Zezwe
  127. Maglera Doe Boy
  128. OSKIDO
  129. Soa Mattrix
  130. Musa Keys
  131. Reinhardt Buhr
  132. Gaba Cannal
  133. Black Motion
  134. 25K
  135. Amanda Black
  136. Paige
  137. Khuzani
  138. Kurt Darren
  139. Khanyisa
  140. Vusi nova
  141. Mi Casa
  142. Reece Madlisa
  143. Lady Du
  144. Stixx
  145. Xduppy
  146. Thabsie
  147. Juanita Du Plessis
  148. Kvng Vinci
  149. Pcee
  150. Makhadzi Entertainment
  151. Myztro
  152. Theuns Jordaan
  153. Tman Xpress
  154. CowBoii
  155. BabyDaiz
  156. Msaki
  157. Zonke Dikana
  158. Pleasure Tsa Manyalo
  159. TNK MusiQ
  160. Inkos’yamagcokama
  161. Goldfish
  162. Ayanda Ntanzi
  163. RINGO MADLINGOZI
  164. Mr Pilato
  165. Bucy Radebe
  166. Dr Winnie Mashaba
  167. Eloff
  168. Rethabile Khumalo
  169. Officixl Rsa
  170. Anatii
  171. Zeze Kingston
  172. Dr Malinga
  173. Gigi Lamayne
  174. Steve Hofmeyr
  175. Cyfred
  176. Mthunzi
  177. Ntokozo Mbambo
  178. Sol Phenduka
  179. Dj Sbu
  180. Ntencane
  181. Demi Lee Moore
  182. Yvonne Chaka Chaka
  183. Zahara
  184. Hlengiwe Mhlaba
  185. Cici
  186. Hbk Live Act
  187. Nandi Madida
  188. Ricus Nel
  189. Da Muziqal Chef
  190. Lebo M.
  191. Khalil Harrison
  192. Caitlin De Ville
  193. Artwork Sounds
  194. SbuNoah
  195. Bok Van Blerk
  196. Da Gifto
  197. Aubrey Qwana
  198. Robot Boii
  199. Boity
  200. KindlyNxsh
  201. Nathi
  202. Babes Wodumo
  203. Russell Zuma
  204. Brendan Peyper
  205. Ntate Stunna
  206. Yilim
  207. Jeremy Loops
  208. Murumba Pitch
  209. Snotkop
  210. Sminofu
  211. Issa sisdoh
  212. Umafikizolo
  213. Xowla
  214. Bernice West
  215. Ndlovu Youth Choir
  216. Riaan Benadé
  217. Priddy Ugly
  218. Da Capo
  219. Zanda Zakuza
  220. Rowlene
  221. Ebucs
  222. Nobuhle
  223. THEMBA
  224. Senior Oat
  225. Miriam Makeba
  226. Goldmax
  227. DJ Kent
  228. Sjavas Da Deejay
  229. Khanyi Mbau
  230. Eemoh
  231. Loatinover Pounds
  232. Khuli Chana
  233. Ugatsheni
  234. Romeo Makota
  235. Menzi
  236. Shebeshxt
  237. Bucie
  238. Ntokzin
  239. Pro Tee
  240. Mash​Beatz
  241. Ben Rodrigues
  242. FATMAN
  243. Rebecca Malope
  244. Limit
  245. Bomb$hell Grenade
  246. Khaya Mthethwa
  247. MDA Kaliboy
  248. Tebogo G Mashego
  249. Justin99
  250. Yanga Chief
  251. NaakMusiQ
  252. Yuppe
  253. Dj Jazzy D
  254. HENNY C
  255. Dladla Mshunqisi
  256. Robbie Wessels
  257. Brotherkupa
  258. Will Linley
  259. Lindo Mtangayi
  260. Mdu a.k.a Trp
  261. Ego Slimflow
  262. Kane Keid
  263. Shaunmusiq
  264. Duncan
  265. Lady Amar
  266. L-Tido
  267. Maduvha
  268. Jub Jub
  269. Nox
  270. Juan Boucher
  271. Soul Brothers
  272. Mörda
  273. DJ Ganyani
  274. Thinah Zungu
  275. YoungstaCpt
  276. Masterpiece YVK
  277. Cairo CPT
  278. Naked Dj
  279. Wouter Kellerman
  280. Ch’cco
  281. Soweto’s Finest
  282. Janesh
  283. Josiah De Disciple
  284. Zoocci Coke Dope
  285. The Joy
  286. Stellenbosch University Choir
  287. Shane Eagle
  288. Ney
  289. Lira
  290. Dodo Nyoka
  291. Uncle Vinny
  292. Early B
  293. 031CHOPPA
  294. TNS
  295. Djy Jaivane
  296. Saudi
  297. Mobi Dixon
  298. Mashudu
  299. Jan Bloukaas
  300. Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP)
  301. ProVerb

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