South African music sensation Zee Nxumalo has reached a monumental career milestone as “Ngisakuthanda” has climbed to the #1 spot on Apple Music South Africa across all genres. This marks her first-ever solo #1 placement on the platform and, remarkably, comes all of 6 months since its original release. The news comes hot on the heels of the track’s #1 ranking on Shazam, where it has outperformed competition from heavyweights like Cassper Nyovest, Yanga, and Kelvin Momo.
“Watching ‘Ngisakuthanda’ scale the charts and now claim the #1 spot on Apple Music is a dream come true for the whole team,” says Shingai Darangwa, Zee’s co-manager at Punchline Projects. “Zee’s remarkable growth in just the past few months, and following a breakthrough 2024, has been incredible to witness. Her talent, hard work, and authenticity have clearly resonated with music lovers across the country, and I couldn’t be prouder.”
Further cementing its success, “Ngisakuthanda” is now officially certified multi-platinum in South Africa—an extraordinary achievement that underscores the young star’s magnetic appeal and staying power. The success of the single is also backed by Zee’s rapidly growing social media presence: she has recently hit 100K subscribers on YouTube, amassed 2 million followers on TikTok, reached 1 million followers on Facebook, and garnered 600K followers on Instagram.
“I’m so grateful to every single person who has streamed, Shazamed, or shared ‘Ngisakuthanda.’ To see it hit #1 on Apple Music and go multi-platinum is beyond anything I could have imagined. Huge shout out to TBO because he’s a huge part of why this song is doing so well. This moment is for my team and my fans—thank you for pushing me to new heights every day. I’m inspired to keep creating music that speaks to all of us, and I can’t wait to show you what’s next!”
With her blend of amapiano and Afropop, Zee Nxumalo has emerged as one of South Africa’s most exciting new voices. As she continues to rack up digital milestones and chart-topping feats, there’s no doubt that her star power is still on the rise—both at home and on the global stage.