Top 5 South African Songs You Can Listen to While Cooking

Top 5 South African Songs You Can Listen to While CookingSouth African music has moved from an era where a few people truly listened to making the whole world listen.

by Portia Chamapiwa

11-01-2023 14:27

in Music

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South African music has moved from an era where a few people truly listened to making the whole world listen. To achieve this feat in a time where music is ever evolving and changing is spectacular. For local and international listeners, Amapiano has their heart. The music genre took everyone by stealth surprise.

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Although it's not a music genre that just took flight, it has been underground, incubating and growing its roots with time and within the twinkle of an eye, it overtook a lot of popular genres, extending its wings into other countries and making disciples of a lot of African artistes, especially Afrobeats artistes who are continuously seeking ways to enhance and dissect the genre.

If you want to catch up with the latest hits or even find your jam when you're doing some chores, then we have carefully selected some of the best tunes that can do that for you, your perfect kitchen music companion. Who says you can't have fun while cooking?

Check out the songs below, we're sure you'd put them all on repeat after the first listen! Daliwonga ft Mellow, Sleazy, and MJ Abo Mvelo: Daliwonga, Mellow, Sleazy, and MJ are respected in the industry for producing quality songs. If you enjoyed Abo Mvelo , then kudos to them for making it exceptionally great. The track has gained over 2.05 million views after premiering on YouTube on March 18, 2022.

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Major League Djz, Mathandos & Nvcho ft. C4 Djs Bakwa Lah: We urge you to listen to Bakwa Lah if you need a song to put you in a good mood. It has received lots of acceptance from music lovers. More than 2.9 million people have viewed it on YouTube since its publication on January 27, 2022.

Musa Keys & Loui Selema (Po Po): This single Selema is one of the trending songs in South Africa. Musa Keys and Loui definitely outdid themselves on this one. They collaborated to deliver this beautiful piece of art. The video was uploaded on YouTube on January 21, 2022 and heading to 2 million views.

Major League Djz ft Nkosazana Daughter - Piano City: If you think you have heard beautiful voices, Nkosozana Daughter's vocals will prove you wrong. Piano City brings in sounds of an extensive range of quality acoustic, hybrid, digital pianos, and keyboards to complement her sweet voice.

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9umba, TOSS & Mdoovar ft Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna, and Slade uMlando: uMlando is one of the most viral songs this year, no doubt. 9umba, TOSS, Mdoovar, Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna, and Slade did a great job. So, yes, this song should make it to your cooking playlist.

Pabi Cooper, Focalistic & Ch'cco ft. LuuDadeeja and Nobantu Vilakazi Banyana Ke Bafana: Banyana Ke Bafana audio has over 537k YouTube views the last time we checked. The track was released on March 25, 2022 and will continue to make waves for a long time.

Nasty C Can't Imagine: The lyric rap video has been the talk of the country since its release on March 27, 2022. Nasty C not only aired his mind about rappers and the rap game, but he also owned that sound. The song is simple, yet very rapt and hard-hitting.

Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo ft. Sino Msolo and Boibizza - Tanzania: Be assured that you will be obsessed with this song on the first listen. The audio premiered on March 16, 2022. Uncle Waffles definitely didn't come to play.

Deep London & Boohle - Hamba Wena: This song ranked number 3 on Shazam's top 200 songs of South Africa and if you don't vibe to this tune, then you surely can't vibe to any other thing.

Wanitwa Mos & Master KG ft Sir Trill & Nkosazana Daughter Kuwe: Nkosazana Daughter's vocals serenade this soothing and chilling Amapiano tune, making it so delectable to the ears and also to your feet.

Njelic & Thabza Tee - Down The Drain: The single is still making Mzansi shake with dance tremors, and it gets a little more exciting than the last each time it is played.

AKA & Nasty C - Lemons (Lemonade): When this rap tune emerged, it became an instant hit. There was no doubt that SA Hip hop was back to solidifying everything else.

Temple Boys Cpt ft Young King The Vocalist - Saggies: Taken from the EP tagged The GOAT , Temple Boys make a statement with this trending tune. Something to get you up on your feet and keep you there.

Cassper Nyovest ft KING - Pardon My Arrogance: This single alone took Mzansi rap to a different level, showing that Cassper Nyovest hasn't switched up on Sa Hip Hop like everyone assumed.

Mellow & Sleazy ft Justin99 - Chip Ke Chipi: This song saw TikTok come alive alongside other social media outlets with a lot of people doing videos and personal remixes. There's no way you won't get tempted to move your head or feet. Just try.

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