The South African Hip-Hop 10 Million Club

In 2014, when K.O’s “Caracara” hit a million views on YouTube, it was a South African hip-hop milestone. Back then, 1 million views was a badge of honour.

A decade later, that ceiling is dust.

We’re now in the 10 million era when South African hip-hop videos are now punching through eight figures. Loatinover Pounds’ “Sosh Plata Remix” hitting 10 million in 2025  is the clearest sign that the genre had entered a new chapter. And, looking at the numbers right now, it’s clear this list will be getting updated soon. 

But for now, this is the list of South African hip-hop videos that have crossed 10 million views.

Nasty C – “SMA” (ft. Rowlene)

~68M views

A heartbreak anthem that marked the peak of Nasty C–Rowlene collabos and did serious numbers.

Nasty C & Runtown – “Said”

~33M views

A continental smash, proof that SA hip-hop has always travelled.

Kwesta – “Ngud’” (ft. Cassper Nyovest)

~19M views

The ultimate getting-sloshed rap anthem. No song captured a year like this one did.

Kwesta – “Spirit” (ft. Wale)

~17M views

A spiritual short film disguised as a rap video.

Kwesta – “Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe” (ft. Thabsie)

~26M views

The wedding song of the decade masquerading as hip-hop.

Big Zulu – “Imali Eningi” (Ft. Intaba Yase Dubai & Riky Rick) 

~22M views

The pandemic anthem. Inkabi energy at its peak.

Emtee – “Roll Up (ReUp)” (ft. Wizkid and AKA) 

~18M

A rework of Emtee’s breakout hit boosted by African mega stars. 

AKA – “All Eyes On Me”

~16M views

A generational moment from the Pan African super group that never was.

Nasty C – “King” (ft. A$AP Ferg)

~13M views

Johannesburg meets Harlem, a global handshake in banger form.

AKA – “The World Is Yours”

~10M+ views

A Mega signature pop rap bop.  

Biggy – “Dames”

~11M+ views

A comedic EDM rap anthem that went stupid-viral. Regional rap culture in full bloom.

Miss Pru DJ – “Price To Pay” (ft. Blaq Diamond & Malome Vector)

~10M+ views

Melodic trap excellence released during the hard lockdown of 2020. 

Riky Rick – “You and I” (ft. Mlindo the Vocalist)

~12M+ views

Riky at his softest and brightest.

Big Zulu – “Inhlupheko” (ft. Mduduzi Ncube)

~12M+ views

Raw, emotional expression with Inkabi Records’ signature Afro soul-leaning sincerity.

Kwesta – “Khethile Khethile” ft. Makwa, Tshego AMG, Thee Legacy

~13M views

A personal, celebratory chapter in Kwesta’s ongoing legacy.

Cassper Nyovest – “Baby Girl”

~18M views

Sun-kissed, colourful and endlessly replayable.

Cassper Nyovest – “Kusho Ban’”

~10M views

A fun, effortless hit that climbed past the milestone quietly and steadily.

Emtee – “We Up”

~12M views

Melodic trap royalty. One of Emtee’s foundational moments.

AKA – “Fela in Versace” (ft. Kiddominant)

~20M views

A continental smash with Afrobeats gloss and melodic rap swagger.

AKA & Nasty C – “Lemons (Lemonade)” 

~10M views

Lean, clean, late-stage Mega brilliance with a landmark Nasty C verse.

Loatinover Pounds – “Sosh Plata Remix” (ft. 25K & Thapelo Ghutra)

~10M views

A Pitori anthem that marked the arrival of the new wave.

Nasty C – “Jack”

13M views

Effortless multi-purpose rap banger that ticks all boxes.