SONG OF THE YEAR

Danny Mdluli
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Amapiano took South Africa by storm and a lot of unknown artists made a big break into the entertainment industry with songs like kokota, and labantwana amauber but apart from the amapiano genre, afro soul did the most with likes of Ami Faku who continued to shine as SA’s best newcomer of 2019 after being featured on Spotify’s Top 10 Most Streamed South African Female Artists in South Africa.

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Here below are 10 songs in no particular order we believe were highly played throuhgout 2019. Please do take note that the following list is not a true reflection as per sales of each song but a relfection of what fans of Dannywired believed to be their favourite most played song. If you feel we left your favourite song of the year out, leave us the name of the song and artist in the comments below.

Umlilo- DJ Zinhle feat. Mvzzle & Rethabile release via Kalawa Jazmee


Akulaleki – Samthing Soweto feat. Shasha & DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small


Fetch you life – Prince Kaybee & Msaki

Into Ingawe Sun-El Musician & Ami Faku


Dee Labantwana Ama Uber – Semi Tee feat. Miano & Kammu released via Jozi Entertainment


Umona – TNS feat. Mpumi released via Sony Music Africa


Jerusalem – Master Kg X Nomcebo released via Open Mic Productions



Ibhanoyi – Blaq Diamond released via Ambitiouz Entertainment

Kokota Piano – Kaygee Daking X Bizizi

Forever – Sithelo & Skyewomda

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Danny Mdluli https://www.dannywired.co.za/

Danny Mdluli is a South African journalist, content producer, event curator and publicist based in Johannesburg. His work focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion journalism, alongside music production, artist development, and event organization within the South African creative industry.

With a strong background spanning both media and music, he is also involved in public relations and creative communications. Danny has contributed to the development and promotion of emerging and established artists, working on projects that blend contemporary African sounds with jazz, gospel, and urban music influences.

He is actively engaged in event curation and the broader creative economy, with a focus on building sustainable platforms for local talent. His work reflects a commitment to growing the South African entertainment industry through collaboration, mentorship, and independent creative initiatives.

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