{"id":21899,"date":"2026-02-04T08:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T06:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=21899"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T06:23:05","slug":"apple-music-unveils-decembers-hottest-hits-and-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/apple-music-unveils-decembers-hottest-hits-and-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Music Unveils December’s Hottest Hits and Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apple Music has shared insights into the artists and tracks that resonated during <\/span>Detty December<\/strong><\/span>, celebrating the music that fueled festivities, collaborations across borders, and viral sensations throughout the continent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leading the pack were Wizkid, Asake, and Davido, recognized as the most-streamed African artists in Sub-Saharan Africa. The standout track of the season was Davido, Mavo, and Ecool’s “\u201c<\/span>Galorizzy<\/a><\/span>,” while the most-recognized song on Shazam in December belonged to South African artist Al Xapo with “\u201c<\/span>SNOKONOKO<\/a><\/span>.”\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Africa\u2019s Soundtrack for Detty December<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The music enjoyed in December throughout Sub-Saharan Africa showcased the region’s diverse sound ecosystem, as genres like Afrobeats, Amapiano, and rap blended seamlessly. Artists from Nigeria, producers from South Africa, and emerging talents from other parts of the continent combined their efforts on curated playlists, highlighting Africa’s expanding musical influence globally.<\/span><\/p>\n

International personalities such as Drake, Gunna, and Future appeared alongside African stars like Asake, Davido, Rema, BNXN, Omah Lay, and Black Sherif, emphasizing the continent’s position as a key influencer in musical trends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Detty December Top Artists<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Wizkid<\/li>\n
  2. Asake<\/li>\n
  3. Davido<\/li>\n
  4. Young Jonn<\/li>\n
  5. Mavo<\/li>\n
  6. Seyi Vibez<\/li>\n
  7. FOLA<\/li>\n
  8. Burna Boy<\/li>\n
  9. Gunna<\/li>\n
  10. Rema<\/li>\n
  11. Drake<\/li>\n
  12. BNXN<\/li>\n
  13. Himra<\/li>\n
  14. ODUMODUBLVCK<\/li>\n
  15. DJ Tunez<\/li>\n
  16. Olamide<\/li>\n
  17. Shallipoppi<\/li>\n
  18. DJ Maphorisa<\/li>\n
  19. Omah Lay<\/li>\n
  20. Black Sherif<\/li>\n
  21. Lil Baby<\/li>\n
  22. Future<\/li>\n
  23. Tems<\/li>\n
  24. Ayra Starr<\/li>\n
  25. Dave<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Detty December Top Songs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. \u201cGalorizzy\u201d \u2013 Davido, Mavo and Ecool (feat. Morravey, Scotts Maphuma & Iphxne Dj)<\/li>\n
    2. \u201cBODY (danz) [feat. Mavo]\u201d \u2013 CKay<\/li>\n
    3. \u201cMONEY CONSTANT\u201d \u2013 DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tunez, Wizkid and Mavo<\/li>\n
    4. \u201cNakupenda (feat. Al Xapo & Zlatan)\u201d \u2013 TxC, Davido, Scotts Maphuma & Shoday<\/li>\n
    5. \u201c2Factor\u201d \u2013 Young Jonn, Asake & Focalistic<\/li>\n
    6. \u201cLalala\u201d \u2013 Young Jonn & Rema<\/li>\n
    7. \u201cRaindance\u201d \u2013 Dave & Tems<\/li>\n
    8. \u201cWHY LOVE\u201d \u2013 Asake<\/li>\n
    9. \u201cTumo Weto\u201d \u2013 Mavo<\/li>\n
    10. \u201cEASY WITH ME\u201d \u2013 DJ Tunez, Wizkid & ODUMODUBLVCK<\/li>\n
    11. \u201cGo Shawty (It\u2019s Your Birthday)\u201d \u2013 Young Jonn and DJ Tunez<\/li>\n
    12. \u201ccaricature\u201d \u2013 FOLA<\/li>\n
    13. \u201cSNOKONOKO\u201d \u2013 Al Xapo, Benzoo & EeQue<\/li>\n
    14. \u201cWuse Tu\u201d \u2013 Zaylevelten and Mavo<\/li>\n
    15. \u201cDem Dey\u201d \u2013 Burna Boy<\/li>\n
    16. \u201cWaist\u201d \u2013 Omah Lay<\/li>\n
    17. \u201cVery Soon\u201d \u2013 BNXN and FOLA<\/li>\n
    18. \u201cJiggy Bop\u201d \u2013 Young Jonn and P.Priime<\/li>\n
    19. \u201cLike That (bomboclatt)\u201d Shallipopi (feat. Wizkid)<\/li>\n
    20. \u201cTE WO\u201d \u2013 Straffitti and scottyolorin<\/li>\n
    21. \u201cAMA\u201d \u2013 Seyi Vibez<\/li>\n
    22. \u201cyou\u201d \u2013 FOLA<\/li>\n
    23. \u201cWho\u2019s Dat Girl\u201d \u2013 Ayra Starr and Rema<\/li>\n
    24. \u201cFUN\u201d \u2013 Rema<\/li>\n
    25. \u201cCANACETAMOL\u201d \u2013 Straffitti and WAVE$TAR<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Detty December Top Afrobeats<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. \u201cGalorizzy\u201d \u2013 Davido, Mavo and Ecool (feat. Morravey, Scotts Maphuma & Iphxne Dj)<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. \u201cBODY (danz) [feat. Mavo]\u201d \u2013 CKay<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. \u201c2Factor\u201d \u2013 Young Jonn, Asake & Focalistic<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. \u201cLalala\u201d \u2013 Young Jonn & Rema<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. \u201cEASY WITH ME\u201d \u2013 DJ Tunez, Wizkid & ODUMODUBLVCK<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Detty December Most Shazam Recognitions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Al Xapo, Benzoo & EeQue \u2013 \u201cSNOKONOKO\u201d<\/li>\n
        2. SdoDiRoba, Official Bangal Baffallo, Dj Kgauza & Farrian \u2013 \u201cSamusa Dibiri Dikae (feat. KayGee Muziq, Ras Chief, Double DB, Tkay Music, Skxyy & EzzyMusica\u201d<\/li>\n
        3. TxC, Davido, Scotts Maphuma & Shoday Nakupenda (feat. Al Xapo & Zlatan)<\/li>\n
        4. DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tunez, Wizkid & Mavo MONEY CONSTANT<\/li>\n
        5. CKay BODY (danz) [feat. Mavo]<\/li>\n
        6. Myztro & Leehleza Tobetsa 3.0 (feat. ShaunMusiq & Ftears)<\/li>\n
        7. FAVE Intentions (feat. Urban Chords)<\/li>\n
        8. Young Jonn, Asake & Focalistic 2Factor<\/li>\n
        9. Officixl RSA Jab Jab (feat. Scotts Maphuma, Benzoo, Bob Mabena, Mid9t & de-papzo)<\/li>\n
        10. OG Abbah Wayyo Allah Na<\/li>\n
        11. Dave & Tems Raindance<\/li>\n
        12. Tyla CHANEL<\/li>\n
        13. Fally Ipupa Deux \u00eatres<\/li>\n
        14. DJ Smallz, ZinedinexSguche & 031choppa ZEP (feat. Uncool MC)<\/li>\n
        15. MaWhoo, GL_Ceejay & Thukuthela Bengicela (feat. Jazzworx)<\/li>\n
        16. Goon Flavour, Master KG & Eemoh Ngishutheni<\/li>\n
        17. Ciza, Jazzworx & Thukuthela Isaka (6am)<\/li>\n
        18. Boi Chase Cough (Odo)<\/li>\n
        19. JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela & Babalwa M uValo (feat. Dlala Thukzin)<\/li>\n
        20. Ayra Starr & Rema Who\u2019s Dat Girl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n