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
Tyla
William Last KRM
DJ Maphorisa
Seether
Kabza De Small
Nasty C
Cassper Nyovest
Kelvin Momo
Uncle Waffles
Black Coffee
The Kiffness
Scotts Maphuma
Die Antwoord
Joyous Celebration
Zee Nxumalo
Makhadzi
Tyler ICU
MaWhoo
Focalistic
Lucky Dube
Sjava
Mr JazziQ
Major League DJz
Deborah Lukalu
Master KG
Kwesta
LLOYISO
Aymos
Big Zulu
Ghost Hlubi
Vigro Deep
Oscar Mbo
Pabi Cooper
Blaq Diamond
DJ Stokie
AKA
Usimamane
Kharishma
Babalwa M
DJ Zinhle
Mellow & Sleazy
Mthandeni SK
Nontokozo Mkhize
Nkosazana Daughter
LeeMcKrazy
Felo le Tee
Kamo Mphela
Dumi Mkokstad
Nomcebo Zikode
Bassie
Sbi Techn
Sam Deep
TitoM
Emtee
Mlindo The Vocalist
Megan Woods
Scotts Maphuma
Sho Madjozi
TXC
Young Stunna
Lwah Ndlunkulu
Sha Sha
Prince Kaybee
Mafikizolo
The Soil
K.O
Busta 929
daryana
Alice Phoebe Lou
Dlala Thukzin
DBN GOGO
A-Reece
De Mthuda
DJ Tira
Azana
King Monada
Daliwonga
Sun-EL Musician
Shekhinah
Nomfundo Moh
Caiiro
TOSS
Lebo Sekgobela
Elaine
Simmy
Blxckie
Mduduzi Ncube
Nadia Nakai
2Point1
Costa Titch
Shimza
Q Twins
Sir Trill
Kelly Khumalo
Boohle
Malome Vector
Mas Musiq
Pistole Gwijo
Riky Rick
Benjamin Dube
Samthing Soweto
Lady Zamar
Brenda Fassie
Mzukulu
Dj Karri
Heavy-K
LAMIEZ HOLWORTHY
Blaq Major
Dr. Tumi
Ami Faku
DJ Arch Jnr
Zakes Bantwini
Mr Thela
Appel
Zain Bhikha
Tony Dayimane
Busiswa
Moonchild Sanelly
Onesimus
MFR Souls
JOSEPHDARY
Mnqobi Yazo
Njelic
Killorbeezbeatz
Okmalumkoolkat
Inkabi Zezwe
Maglera Doe Boy
OSKIDO
Soa Mattrix
Musa Keys
Reinhardt Buhr
Gaba Cannal
Black Motion
25K
Amanda Black
Paige
Khuzani
Kurt Darren
Khanyisa
Vusi nova
Mi Casa
Reece Madlisa
Lady Du
Stixx
Xduppy
Thabsie
Juanita Du Plessis
Kvng Vinci
Pcee
Makhadzi Entertainment
Myztro
Theuns Jordaan
Tman Xpress
CowBoii
BabyDaiz
Msaki
Zonke Dikana
Pleasure Tsa Manyalo
TNK MusiQ
Inkos’yamagcokama
Goldfish
Ayanda Ntanzi
RINGO MADLINGOZI
Mr Pilato
Bucy Radebe
Dr Winnie Mashaba
Eloff
Rethabile Khumalo
Officixl Rsa
Anatii
Zeze Kingston
Dr Malinga
Gigi Lamayne
Steve Hofmeyr
Cyfred
Mthunzi
Ntokozo Mbambo
Sol Phenduka
Dj Sbu
Ntencane
Demi Lee Moore
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Zahara
Hlengiwe Mhlaba
Cici
Hbk Live Act
Nandi Madida
Ricus Nel
Da Muziqal Chef
Lebo M.
Khalil Harrison
Caitlin De Ville
Artwork Sounds
SbuNoah
Bok Van Blerk
Da Gifto
Aubrey Qwana
Robot Boii
Boity
KindlyNxsh
Nathi
Babes Wodumo
Russell Zuma
Brendan Peyper
Ntate Stunna
Yilim
Jeremy Loops
Murumba Pitch
Snotkop
Sminofu
Issa sisdoh
Umafikizolo
Xowla
Bernice West
Ndlovu Youth Choir
Riaan Benadé
Priddy Ugly
Da Capo
Zanda Zakuza
Rowlene
Ebucs
Nobuhle
THEMBA
Senior Oat
Miriam Makeba
Goldmax
DJ Kent
Sjavas Da Deejay
Khanyi Mbau
Eemoh
Loatinover Pounds
Khuli Chana
Ugatsheni
Romeo Makota
Menzi
Shebeshxt
Bucie
Ntokzin
Pro Tee
MashBeatz
Ben Rodrigues
FATMAN
Rebecca Malope
Limit
Bomb$hell Grenade
Khaya Mthethwa
MDA Kaliboy
Tebogo G Mashego
Justin99
Yanga Chief
NaakMusiQ
Yuppe
Dj Jazzy D
HENNY C
Dladla Mshunqisi
Robbie Wessels
Brotherkupa
Will Linley
Lindo Mtangayi
Mdu a.k.a Trp
Ego Slimflow
Kane Keid
Shaunmusiq
Duncan
Lady Amar
L-Tido
Maduvha
Jub Jub
Nox
Juan Boucher
Soul Brothers
Mörda
DJ Ganyani
Thinah Zungu
YoungstaCpt
Masterpiece YVK
Cairo CPT
Naked Dj
Wouter Kellerman
Ch’cco
Soweto’s Finest
Janesh
Josiah De Disciple
Zoocci Coke Dope
The Joy
Stellenbosch University Choir
Shane Eagle
Ney
Lira
Dodo Nyoka
Uncle Vinny
Early B
031CHOPPA
TNS
Djy Jaivane
Saudi
Mobi Dixon
Mashudu
Jan Bloukaas
Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP)
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