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YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa

Kabza De Small holds on to the number one spot on the YouTube artist chart in South Africa, while DJ Maphorisa climbs four places from 8 to 4.

YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa, week to 5 November 2026: number one Kabza De Small.
The chart board as it stood on 9 November 2026, number one first. Visuals by PubgentIQ AI

Last Updated Friday 13 November 2026. This chart is updated when YouTube publishes its new chart.

Scroll down for the full Top 100 artists, with each act's position from last week and total weeks on the chart so you can follow every rise and fall.

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Numbers 1 to 10

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Kabza De Small, number 1 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Kabza De Small
391 weeks on the chart6.3M views this week
2▲ 1
Drake, number 2 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Drake
529 weeks on the chart5.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 3
3▼ 1
Young Stunna, number 3 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Young Stunna
130 weeks on the chart5.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 2
4▲ 4
DJ Maphorisa, number 4 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
DJ Maphorisa
481 weeks on the chart5.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 8
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DJ Zinhle, number 5 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
DJ Zinhle
99 weeks on the chart5.1M views this week
6▼ 2
Mellow & Sleazy, number 6 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Mellow & Sleazy
263 weeks on the chart4.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 4
7▼ 1
Sjava, number 7 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Sjava
449 weeks on the chart4.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 6
8▼ 1
Chris Brown, number 8 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Chris Brown
529 weeks on the chart4.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 7
9▲ 1
Nayvee Womculo, number 9 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Nayvee Womculo
6 weeks on the chart4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 10
10▲ 30
Dlala Thukzin, number 10 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Dlala Thukzin
206 weeks on the chart3.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 40

Numbers 11 to 25

11▼ 2
Mlindo The Vocalist, number 11 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Mlindo The Vocalist
384 weeks on the chart3.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 9
12▲ 3
Focalistic, number 12 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Focalistic
327 weeks on the chart3.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 15
13▲ 4
Zee Nxumalo, number 13 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Zee Nxumalo
143 weeks on the chart3.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 17
14▼ 2
Beyoncé, number 14 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Beyoncé
529 weeks on the chart3.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 12
15▲ 28
Sannere, number 15 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Sannere
117 weeks on the chart3.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 43
16▼ 3
Tman Xpress, number 16 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Tman Xpress
174 weeks on the chart3.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 13
17▼ 6
MaWhoo, number 17 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
MaWhoo
243 weeks on the chart3.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 11
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Makhadzi Entertainment, number 18 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Makhadzi Entertainment
373 weeks on the chart3.2M views this week
19▲ 5
Thukuthela, number 19 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Thukuthela
80 weeks on the chart3.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 24
20▼ 4
Kelvin Momo, number 20 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Kelvin Momo
260 weeks on the chart3.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 16
21▼ 2
Mzukulu, number 21 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Mzukulu
253 weeks on the chart3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 19
22▼ 1
Thatohatsi, number 22 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Thatohatsi
61 weeks on the chart3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 21
23▼ 3
Rihanna, number 23 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Rihanna
529 weeks on the chart2.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 20
24▼ 10
FEZA, number 24 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
FEZA
51 weeks on the chart2.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 14
25▲ 13
Optimist Music ZA, number 25 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Optimist Music ZA
55 weeks on the chart2.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 38

Numbers 26 to 50

26
Blxckie, number 26 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
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Blxckie
288 weeks on the chart2.6M views this week
27▼ 1
Benzoo, number 27 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Benzoo
52 weeks on the chart2.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 26
28▲ 18
Mr Thela, number 28 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Mr Thela
116 weeks on the chart2.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 46
29▲ 10
Babalwa M, number 29 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Babalwa M
167 weeks on the chart2.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 39
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Sam Deep, number 30 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Sam Deep
206 weeks on the chart2.4M views this week
31▼ 9
Empro, number 31 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Empro
2 weeks on the chart2.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 22
32▼ 3
MENZI MUSIC, number 32 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
MENZI MUSIC
104 weeks on the chart2.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 29
33▲ 1
Boohle, number 33 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Boohle
300 weeks on the chart2.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 34
34▼ 1
Mr. JazziQ, number 34 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Mr. JazziQ
315 weeks on the chart2.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 33
35▼ 10
Joyous Celebration, number 35 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Joyous Celebration
529 weeks on the chart2.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 25
36▼ 8
Nasty C, number 36 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Nasty C
466 weeks on the chart2.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 28
37▼ 14
Spirit Of Praise, number 37 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Spirit Of Praise
393 weeks on the chart2.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 23
38▼ 11
Mshinwemali, number 38 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Mshinwemali
102 weeks on the chart2.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 27
39▲ 24
Inkos'yamagcokama, number 39 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Inkos'yamagcokama
5 weeks on the chart2.1M views this weekPosition last week: No. 63
40
Xduppy, number 40 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
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Xduppy
177 weeks on the chart2.1M views this week
41▲ 4
Big Zulu, number 41 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Big Zulu
312 weeks on the chart2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 45
42▼ 7
Gunna, number 42 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Gunna
305 weeks on the chart2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 35
43▼ 7
Mariah Carey, number 43 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Mariah Carey
529 weeks on the chart2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 36
44▲ 21
Dankie Boi, number 44 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Dankie Boi
21 weeks on the chart1.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 65
45▼ 8
Eminem, number 45 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Eminem
529 weeks on the chart1.9M views this weekPosition last week: No. 37
46▼ 4
Master KG, number 46 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Master KG
414 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 42
47▲ 10
Danya Devs, number 47 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Danya Devs
65 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 57
48▲ 1
Shebeshxt, number 48 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Shebeshxt
194 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 49
49▼ 17
Lwah Ndlunkulu, number 49 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Lwah Ndlunkulu
253 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 32
50▼ 6
Michael Jackson, number 50 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Michael Jackson
529 weeks on the chart1.8M views this weekPosition last week: No. 44
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Numbers 51 to 75

51▼ 10
Royal MusiQ, number 51 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Royal MusiQ
137 weeks on the chart1.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 41
52▲ 7
Dladla Mshunqisi, number 52 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Dladla Mshunqisi
43 weeks on the chart1.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 59
53▼ 3
Simmy, number 53 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Simmy
315 weeks on the chart1.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 50
54▼ 6
J. Cole, number 54 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
J. Cole
499 weeks on the chart1.7M views this weekPosition last week: No. 48
55
Funky QLA, number 55 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
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Funky QLA
131 weeks on the chart1.6M views this week
56▼ 9
Nicki Minaj, number 56 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Nicki Minaj
529 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 47
57▼ 5
Shandesh, number 57 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Shandesh
102 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 52
58▼ 27
Sminofu, number 58 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Sminofu
141 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 31
59▼ 6
The Weeknd, number 59 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
The Weeknd
529 weeks on the chart1.6M views this weekPosition last week: No. 53
60
mawelele, number 60 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
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mawelele
92 weeks on the chart1.6M views this week
61
GL_Ceejay, number 61 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
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GL_Ceejay
73 weeks on the chart1.6M views this week
62▼ 4
LIMIT NALA, number 62 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
LIMIT NALA
155 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 58
63
Mthandeni SK, number 63 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
RE-ENTRY
Mthandeni SK
170 weeks on the chart1.5M views this week
64
Goldmax Magubane, number 64 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
RE-ENTRY
Goldmax Magubane
82 weeks on the chart1.5M views this week
65▲ 10
Bello B, number 65 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Bello B
5 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 75
66▼ 4
Justin Bieber, number 66 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Justin Bieber
529 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 62
67▼ 7
Burna Boy, number 67 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Burna Boy
377 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 60
68▼ 2
Blaq Diamond, number 68 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Blaq Diamond
359 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 66
69▼ 15
Kwesta, number 69 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Kwesta
434 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 54
70▲ 7
Cairo CPT, number 70 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Cairo CPT
61 weeks on the chart1.5M views this weekPosition last week: No. 77
71▼ 7
Lil Wayne, number 71 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Lil Wayne
528 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 64
72▼ 17
Luther Vandross, number 72 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Luther Vandross
516 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 55
73▼ 5
Nkeshemba, number 73 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Nkeshemba
57 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 68
74▼ 13
Kendrick Lamar, number 74 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Kendrick Lamar
491 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 61
75▲ 8
Busta929, number 75 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Busta929
314 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 83

Numbers 76 to 100

76▼ 3
Tamia, number 76 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Tamia
309 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 73
77▼ 6
2Pac, number 77 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
2Pac
529 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 71
78▼ 2
Ariana Grande, number 78 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Ariana Grande
529 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 76
79▲ 12
Ntencane, number 79 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Ntencane
113 weeks on the chart1.4M views this weekPosition last week: No. 91
80▼ 13
Emtee, number 80 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Emtee
364 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 67
81▼ 3
USHER, number 81 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
USHER
529 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 78
82▲ 5
Lil Baby, number 82 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Lil Baby
336 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 87
83▼ 14
R. Kelly, number 83 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
R. Kelly
529 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 69
84▼ 2
De Mthuda, number 84 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
De Mthuda
297 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 82
85▲ 4
Bruno Mars, number 85 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Bruno Mars
529 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 89
86▲ 8
Jazzworx, number 86 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Jazzworx
95 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 94
87▼ 6
YoungBoy Never Broke Again, number 87 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
305 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 81
88▲ 4
G-Jealous, number 88 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
G-Jealous
16 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 92
89
Scotts Maphuma, number 89 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
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Scotts Maphuma
122 weeks on the chart1.3M views this week
90▼ 16
Whitney Houston, number 90 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Whitney Houston
529 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 74
91▼ 19
Elevation Worship, number 91 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Elevation Worship
433 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 72
92▼ 12
Future, number 92 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Future
497 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 80
93
Mihlali The Guy, number 93 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
RE-ENTRY
Mihlali The Guy
9 weeks on the chart1.3M views this week
94▼ 10
Nkosazana Daughter, number 94 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Nkosazana Daughter
220 weeks on the chart1.3M views this weekPosition last week: No. 84
95▼ 5
Natiey Lepaka, number 95 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Natiey Lepaka
56 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 90
96
Eemoh, number 96 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
RE-ENTRY
Eemoh
190 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
97
Ami Faku, number 97 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
RE-ENTRY
Ami Faku
307 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
98▼ 12
Brandy, number 98 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Brandy
351 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 86
99
McGeba, number 99 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
RE-ENTRY
McGeba
14 weeks on the chart1.2M views this week
100▼ 4
Samthing Soweto, number 100 on the YouTube TOP 100 Artists South Africa
Samthing Soweto
294 weeks on the chart1.2M views this weekPosition last week: No. 96

The YouTube Top Artists chart for South Africa, week to 5 November 2026: the 100 most-watched artists on YouTube in South Africa that week, all their videos counted. Movement is against last week; NEW is a first week on the chart; RE-ENTRY one that was on the chart before, dropped off and is back.

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