Moonga K is quickly cementing himself as one of Africa’s most exciting voices in alternative R&B. Hailing from Zambia, he’s built a sound that bends genres and ignores borders - effortlessly fresh, deeply soulful, and impossible to box in. From standout collaborations with Sampa the Great, Zakes Bantwini, and PHFAT, to multiple SAMA nominations, his rise has been both steady and undeniable. His music has also crossed continents, landing placements on hit shows like Queen Sugar and Love Island USA - a clear sign of global reach. Now, with new music and a highly anticipated album on the way, Moonga K isn’t just part of the conversation, he’s shaping where it goes next. #CSAGlobal #ArtistSpotlight #MoongaK

SA Chart Pulse – 5 June 📊 Brought to you by @CSAglobal_ , where chart momentum meets culture. Top 10 This Week: 1️⃣#champagnepapi holds 1 with “Janice STFU”, continuing strong Spotify and Deezer dominance. 2️⃣ #menzi.mabizela surges to debut in the TOP 10 at 2 with “Kushoda Obaba”, powered by explosive YouTube momentum. 3️⃣ Feza remains in the Top 3 as “Sengithole Omunye” and continues strong Spotify growth. 4️⃣#realsamdeep holds steady at 4 with “Shela (feat. Mano)” maintaining YouTube and Spotify traction. 5️⃣#koji_musicsa slips slightly but “Sedilaka” continues cross-platform momentum. 6️⃣#calvinfallo remains strong with “Everybody Wanna Be In Love”, driven by TikTok and YouTube traction. 7️⃣#limitnala drops to 7 but “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant” continues to perform across Spotify and YouTube. 8️⃣ #noahkahanmusic returns to the Top 10 with “Orbiter”, powered by renewed Deezer momentum. 9️⃣ #oliviadeano slips to 9 but “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” remains a strong airplay performer. 🔟 #sicelo_mjiks rounds out the chart with “Ngzomthatha”, continuing to gain traction through TikTok and Spotify. Insight: This week’s chart proves that viral momentum can still shake the entire leaderboard. Drake continues his dominant run at #1, but YouTube-driven discovery is creating major breakthroughs, with MENZI MUSIC exploding into the Top 3. Across Spotify, TikTok, Deezer and airplay, the artists winning right now are the ones moving beyond a single platform and becoming part of the cultural conversation. In South Africa, listeners don’t just stream, they search, discover and move culture.

If you don’t know Amy Zama, your mood board is missing its main character. 📌 @amyzamaa is a creative powerhouse - from her South African Fashion Awards nomination for Best Stylist to her work being splashed across the pages of @vogue_italia , @voguemagazine , @wmag and @Dazed , Amy’s commercial and cultural impact is undeniable. 🚨 She’s the visionary behind: ✔️ The iconic looks of @KELLYROWLAND , @Unclewaffles_ , and @Boity . ✔️ The exclusive curation at Levi’s Haus of Strauss Africa. ✔️ Cult streetwear collective #backyard_group. ✔️ High-concept campaigns with #nikesaofficial and luxury designer @_ThebeMagugu_ . She’s a premier tastemaker pushing boundaries and redefining South African fashion on the global stage. 🌎

SA Chart Pulse – 29 May 📊🇿🇦 Brought to you by @CSAglobal_ , where chart momentum meets culture. Top 10 This Week: 1️⃣ #champagnepapi holds #1 with “Janice STFU”, continuing massive Deezer and Apple Music dominance. 2️⃣ Feza climbs to #2 as “Sengithole Omunye” surges on Spotify. 3️⃣ #koji_musicsa remains strong at #3 with “Sedilaka” maintaining cross-platform traction. 4️⃣ @realsamdeep jumps to #4 as “Shela (feat. Mano)” gains major YouTube momentum. 5️⃣ @CalvinFallo climbs to #5 with “Everybody Wanna Be In Love”, driven by Shazam and TikTok traction. 6️⃣ #limitnala slips to 6 but “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant” continues strong Spotify and YouTube performance. 7️⃣ #jikijiki_nomnotho breaks into the Top 10 with “Ngzomthatha”, powered by Spotify and TikTok discovery. 8️⃣ #oliviadeano drops to 8 but “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” continues strong airplay support. 9️⃣ @Santandave1 rises back into the top10 at 9 with “Raindance”, maintaining airplay momentum. 🔟 #ntencane_wamagitaramusic returns to the Top 10 as “UKHETHE MINA” continues to dominate on YouTube. 💡 Insight: This week’s chart proves the power of sustained cross-platform dominance. Drake continues his runaway run at 1, while local stars like Feza, Sam Deep and Calvin Fallo surge through Spotify, TikTok and Shazam momentum. Discovery culture is moving faster than ever, and artists winning right now are the ones travelling across every platform simultaneously. In South Africa, listeners don’t just stream, they search, discover and move culture.

As Africa Month comes to a close, we’re spotlighting three Ugandan skaters @Isaac_Ojina and #ephraimsylar, alongside American skateboarder #jaayfilms who “kick-pushed” across the continent to raise awareness and funds for Uganda’s first permanent public skatepark. 🇺🇬❤️🇺🇸 More than just a skate journey, their mission became a story about youth culture, community and connection across borders with communities across the continent showing up to support them every step of the way. 🙌🏽✨ From Kampala to Botswana to Cape Town, this journey showed the power of collaboration, culture and community. 🌍

Singer Angélique Kidjo brought Africa to the world for over 40 years being bold, multilingual and globally influential. 🌍👑 Her cultural legacy is undeniable: ⁠5 @RecordingAcad Awards, 16 studio albums, 963,582 monthly @Spotify listeners. Kidjo has an @AppleMusic radio hour takeover available today.  Part of Africa Day celebrations “The Sounds of Africa” spotlights artists, cities and cultural movements shaping the future of African music. She is still keeping it fresh with her latest album HOPE!!, featuring #burnaboygram, @davido and @ayrastarr , celebrating joy, resistance and African identity. 🧡 More than a music icon, Kidjo has spent decades proving that African artists never needed to shrink themselves to be understood globally. 🧡

SA Chart Pulse – 22 May 2026 Brought to you by @CSAglobal_ , where chart momentum meets culture. Top 10 This Week: 1️⃣#champagnepapi storms to #1 with “Shabang”, powered by explosive Spotify and Apple Music momentum. 2️⃣#oliviadeano climbs to #2 as “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” dominates Airplay. 3️⃣ Feza jumps into #3 with “Umaqondana”, driven by major Spotify 4️⃣#koji_musicsa slips to #4 as “Sedilaka” cools after last week’s dominance. 5️⃣ @taylorswift13 surges back into the Top 5 with “Opalite”, powered by renewed radio momentum. 6️⃣#realsamdeep climbs to #6 with “Shela” continuing strong Spotify performance. 7️⃣#michaeljackson holds strong at #7 as “Billie Jean” maintains Deezer momentum. 8️⃣#limitnala drops to #8 but “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant” continues to perform well on Spotify 9️⃣#calvinfallo remains in the Top 10 with “Everybody Wanna Be In Love” driven by Shazam discovery. 🔟 @alexwaarren returns to the chart with “FEVER DREAM”, gaining traction through airplay and Deezer. Insight: This week’s chart belongs to Drake. A massive cross-platform surge sends him straight to #1 with one of the biggest Pulse Scores of the year, proving the power of catalogue momentum and streaming dominance. At the same time, local stars continue to rise through Spotify, airplay and Shazam, showing how South African listeners move fluidly between global hits and homegrown sounds. In South Africa, listeners don’t just stream, they search, discover and move culture.

SA singer-songwriter and producer #scintilla is rapidly ascending the alternative R&B scene with her soulful sound and self-produced visuals. At just 24, she is already a viral force her “Today I woke up...” audio has surpassed 65.8K uses, sparking trends from icons like #haileybieber and #theestallion THE HIGHLIGHTS: * Viral Impact: Global recognition via #tiktok and Reels trends. * Creative Vision: Self-produced video for Vandalism featured on @TRACE_Inter . * Live Energy: Recently captivated audiences at @beez_bistro Mother’s Day celebration. With her debut EP on the way, #scintilla is proving to be one of SA’s most essential new voices. We’re fully tuned in. 👀🔥 📸 #scintilla #CSAGlobal #Scintilla #ArtistSpotlight

From Survival to Transformation Born in Gugulethu and raised in Samora Machel, #nkosinsumbu_ chose movement as his escape from the destructive cycles of his environment. What started as a solo sunrise run through the streets of Cape Town has transformed into a multidimensional career at the intersection of fashion, sport, and storytelling. Today, the 26-year-old athlete and creative is a familiar face in global campaigns for brands like: •⁠ @adidas •⁠ #hermes •⁠ @GQdotcoza & @voguemagazine Beyond the editorials, His work is rooted in the belief that movement can change lives because it changed his. •⁠ #runninglateclub : As Captain, he has helped build a space where running is about connection, healing, and belonging. •⁠ #running_with_nkosi_ : Through his NGO, he creates safe spaces for wellness and mentorship, recently hosting a girls-focused community event to bridge the gap in access to opportunities within township communities. #nkosinsumbu_ is not just running, he is building a legacy of hope. 🥂✨ 📸 #nkosinsumbu_ #justinmunitz #CSAGlobal #CreatorSpotlight #Nkosi

SA Chart Pulse – 15 May Brought to you by @CSAglobal_ , where chart momentum meets culture. Top 10 This Week: 1️⃣ #koji_musicsa takes #1 with “Sedilaka”, powered by strong cross-platform momentum. 2️⃣ #noahkahanmusic holds steady at #2 as “Doors” continues its Deezer streaming run. 3️⃣ #champagnepapi returns to #3 with “Headlines”, driven by renewed Apple Music traction. 4️⃣ #chrisbrownofficial enters the Top 5 with “Leave Me Alone”, powered by strong Apple Music performance. 5️⃣ #oliviadeano rises to #5 as “Man I Need” continues to build momentum across platforms. 6️⃣ #banelee_benzoo rises to #6 with“Fast Fast” remaining a strong Apple Music performer. 7️⃣ #limitnala drops to 7 after a dominant run, though “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant” still holds strong discovery traction. 8️⃣ @michaeljackson enters the TOP 10 with another hit at 8,“Billie Jean”, driven by renewed Deezer streaming momentum. 9️⃣ #calvinfallo enters the TOP 10 with “Everybody Wanna Be In Love”, marking one of the week’s biggest climbs. 🔟 @realsamdeep rounds out the chart as “Thandaza” continues to hold Apple Music traction. 💡 Insight: This week highlights the growing influence of Apple Music in shaping chart momentum. While Deezer and Shazam continue to drive discovery and longevity, Apple Music is increasingly powering rapid climbs and major re-entries. The result is a chart where classic records, viral moments and new local breakthroughs all compete at the same time. In South Africa, listeners don’t just stream, they search, discover and move culture.

They said the Ghanaian sound was shifting, @bhadmayorss are the reason you can hear it happening. 🇬🇭 Twin duo from Accra building a sound rooted in street culture, raw emotion and modern hip hop influence, turning lived experience into records that travel fast. Since breaking through, they’ve grown from underground buzz into a consistent streaming force with over 6M total plays, 25K monthly listeners and a rapidly expanding fanbase pushing every drop into circulation. 📈 From The Good, The Bhad, The Terrible (featuring standouts like “Move” and “Lifestyle”) to the emotional weight of Pain Made Us, they’ve built a catalogue that keeps gaining traction with each release and collab. This isn’t just momentum, it’s a clear shift in sound coming out of Ghana’s new wave. 🔥 📸 @bhadmayorss #BhadMayors #ArtistSpotlight #CSAGlobal

Congolese-born. Cape Town-based. Rewriting African menswear on her own terms. This Africa Month, we celebrate the creatives carrying the continent’s identity forward with intention. Dorcas Mutombo, 27, is exactly that. ⭐️ Drawing from her Congolese heritage and the iconic La Sape movement, her work blends culture, craftsmanship, and sustainability in a way that is impossible to ignore. She launched #emelia_dorcas in 2019. When the pandemic forced a pause, she came back with zero external funding and got to work: •⁠ ⁠Built her own manufacturing space •⁠ ⁠Staged her solo “Bupola” showcase at the Norval Foundation •⁠ ⁠Won Scouting Menswear 2026 at SA Fashion Week That is what backing yourself looks like. 🏆🌍 Know a creative carrying African culture forward? Tag them below. 👇🏾 Congratulations, Dorcas! 💐 #CSAGlobal #AfricaMonth #EmeliaDorcas

SA Chart Pulse – 8 May 📊🇿🇦 Brought to you by @CSAglobal_ , where chart momentum meets culture. Top 10 This Week: 1️⃣ @LimitNala takes #1 with “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant”, driven by massive Spotify and YouTube momentum. 2️⃣ Feza surges to #2 as “Umaqondana” explodes across Spotify. 3️⃣ #koji_musicsa climbs to #3 with “Ngafa”, powered by strong Apple Music performance. 4️⃣ @realsamdeep rises to #4 as “Shela” gains traction across YouTube and Apple Music. 5️⃣ #oliviadeano slips to #5 but “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” continues strong radio momentum. 6️⃣ #nkeshemba_yodumo jumps into 6 with “Usungikhombisile”, one of the week’s biggest breakout movers. 7️⃣ #ntencane_wamagitaramusic climbs to 7 as “Ukhethe Mina” continues strong YouTube and Spotify traction. 8️⃣ #banelee_benzoo drops to 8 but “Fast Fast” remains a strong discovery record. 9️⃣ #noahkahanmusic slips to 9 as “Doors” continues its Deezer streaming run. 🔟 @michaeljackson enters the Top 10 with “Beat It”, powered by renewed streaming momentum. 💡 Insight: This week’s chart shows the power of multi-platform movement. Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and TikTok are reshaping the leaderboard, while viral discovery continues to push local artists higher. The biggest winners are no longer dominating one platform, they’re moving everywhere at once. In South Africa, listeners don’t just stream, they search, discover and move culture. ⭐️

Meet the brand that’s doing way more than just making clothes. Founded by #adedayoolaketu, #cosmasojj, and #nezanazodo_, @PithAfrica is a whole mood - a voice of consciousness for the new African generation. 🪡 The Pith Cheat Sheet: - The Look: “Dual-sex” silhouettes that blur the lines. Think architectural denim and elevated utility. 🧵 - The Soul: They’re documentarians first. Every drop is a chapter in the story of young, creative Africa. 📖 - The Green Flag: They’re masters of upcycling, turning thrifted finds into high-fashion heat. ♻️🔥 🏆 The Moment: The world has officially taken notice. Pith Africa has been nominated for the Global Arts Prize for Innovation! This isn’t your standard fashion award. This nomination recognizes them as cultural engineers who are using art to solve social puzzles and build new communities. They aren’t just designers; they’re innovators proving that the future of global art is being written in Lagos. 🌍💫 #PithAfrica #BrandSpotlight #CSAglobal

A monumental moment for global fashion: At @kyotographie_ 2026, @Longchamp presents #thandiwe_muriu’s Camo. This prestigious exhibition elevates a deep-rooted partnership to one of the world’s most elite photography stages. 🪭 By celebrating the architectural beauty of African hairstyles and bold wax prints, this collaboration shines a global spotlight on Kenyan craftsmanship. Thandiwe’s “Camo” aesthetic reimagines the iconic Le Pliage as a collector’s canvas, turning heritage silhouettes into sculptural masterpieces amidst the historic beauty of Kyoto. 🎏 It’s a premium fusion of French elegance, Nairobi’s soul, and Japanese artistic excellence. Bold, luxury-driven, and undeniably iconic. 👜🔥 #BrandPartnership #ThandiweMuriu #Longchamp

SA Chart Pulse – 24 April 📊 Brought to you by CSA Global, where chart momentum meets culture. Top 10 This Week: 1️⃣ #limitnala holds #1 with “Ama Baffalo Nama Elephant”, continuing its dominant @Shazam run. 2️⃣ #zwothekeys climbs to #2 as “Zwo’s Prayer for the Nation” maintains @Shazam momentum. 3️⃣ #sombr jumps up to #3 with “Homewrecker”, driven by rising @Deezer streams. 4️⃣ #dominicfike slips down one position to #4 but “White Keys” continues steady streaming performance. 5️⃣ #alexwarren moves up to #5 with “Ordinary” maintaining @Deezer consistency. 6️⃣ #oliviadeano rises to 6 as “Man I Need” continues to build on @Deezer . 7️⃣ @taylorswift13 drops to 7 but “The Fate of Ophelia” remains a strong streaming presence. 8️⃣ #jakkalsvibes falls to 8 as “Heeltemal Stom” loses some momentum after its peak. 9️⃣ @bensonboone returns to the Top 10 at 9 with “Beautiful Things”, driven by renewed streaming traction. 🔟 #banelee_benzoo is back in the Top 10 this week at 10 with “Fast Fast”, powered by @Shazam discovery. Insight 🎧🚀 This week reinforces the split between discovery and retention. Shazam is still creating runaway hits at the top, while Deezer continues to sustain long-term streaming performers. The chart shows how quickly momentum can shift, with re-entries and surges proving that no position is guaranteed. In South Africa, listeners don’t just stream, they search, discover and move culture.

Nobody saw him coming. That’s what makes it better. 😮‍💨️ One year in the game. Two @METROFMSA Award nominations. DJ Smallz is not waiting his turn. ⭐️ Song of the Year - Zep ⭐️ Best Viral Challenge - Zep Movement ⭐️ 20.4 million streams 160,000 unique videos on TikTok alone - this is a massive feat for a newcomer. The streets heard it first. Then the whole country caught on. Swipe to witness the rise of the Zep Movement. ⚡️🕺 📸 #realdjsmallzsa #DJSmallz #ZepMovement #MetroFMAwards

From Soweto sketchbooks to global screens, this is what momentum looks like. @Tako_Universe is shaping a visual language that moves between culture, character, and pure imagination. From collaborations with major studios like @disneyplusza and @NetflixSA to building platforms that uplift young township creatives, his work keeps pushing beyond the canvas. Right now, he’s deep in a new wave of projects that blur illustration, storytelling, and design, continuing to expand what African character art can look and feel like on a global stage. Rooted in where he comes from. Built for where the culture is going. 📸 @Tako_Universe #CSAGlobal #ArtistSpotlight #TerenceNtsako