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Top 10 Most Streamed South African Women Artists on Apple Music

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To kick off their Women’s Month campaign, Apple Music recently shared a list of the most streamed South African women artists on the platform. Here is the Top 10 Most Streamed South African Women Artists on Apple Music

1. Shekhinah

Shekhinah Thandi Donnell, known mononymously as Shekhinah, is a singer-songwriter from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Shekhinah was among the Top 32 of M-Net’s Season 7 of SA Idols in 2011 and among the Top 6 of Season 8 of SA Idols in 2012.Born: 2 October 1994 (age 28 years), Pietermaritzburg
Full name: Shekhinah Thandi Donnell
Record label: Sony Music Entertainment
Albums: Trouble In Paradise
Nominations: South African Music Award for Female Artist of the Year, MORE
Awards: South African M

2. Lady Zamar

Yamikani Janet Banda; known professionally as Lady Zamar, is a South African singer and songwriter. She was born on 19 June 1987 in Thembisa, South Africa and was raised in Thembisa. She mainly incorporates elements of house music in her songs and primarily sings in English which appeals to a wide audience. Born: 19 June 1987 (age 35 years), Tembisa
Full name: Yamikani Janet Banda
Nominations: South African Music Award for Female Artist of the Year, MORE
Instrument(s): Vocals

3. Karen Zoid

Karen Zoid is a South African rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and talk show host. Her work in both English and Afrikaans has gathered critical acclaim, and she has been dubbed South Africa’s “Queen of Rock” by several major local publicationsBorn: 10 August 1978 (age 44 years), Brussels, Belgium
Spouse: Don Reinecke (m. 2004–2010)
Children: Ben Francis Reinecke
Full name: Karen Louise Greeff
Parents: Rynie Greeff
TV shows: Republiek Van Zoid Afrika

4. Lebo Sekgobela

Born: 19 September 1981 (age 41 years), Sebokeng
Spouse: Lucky Sekgobela

5. Simmy

Born: KwaZulu-Natal
Nominations: South African Music Award for Best Music Video of the Year, MORE
Genres: Hip-Hop/Rap, Amapiano
Record label: Sound African Recordings
Albums: Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)

6. Karlien van Jaarsveld

Karlien van Jaarsveld is a South African singer-songwriter in Afrikaans. Her debut album, As the Curtain Falls, was released in 2010. Previously a member of a rock group, she is now a solo artist who has won several awards in South AfricaBorn: 21 December 1985 (age 37 years), Paarl
Spouse: Derick Hougaard (m. 2013–2015)
Children: Daniël Hougaard, Eliah Hougaard
Partner: Joe Breytenbach (2017–)
Siblings: Bobby van Jaarsveld, Cara Brink
Parents: Ronel Brink

7. Zonke Dikana

Zonke Dikana, known simply as Zonke, is a South African singer-songwriter and record producer. Her rise to stardom came in 2011 following the release of her third album, Ina Ethe, which was certified double platinum and was nominated at the 18th South African Music Awards.Born: 11 October 1979 (age 43 years), Gqeberha
Parents: Vuyisile Dikana, Fundie Peter
Record label: Sony Music Entertainment
Siblings: Lulu Dikana
Awards: South African Music Award for Female Artist of the Year, MORE

8. Amanda Black

Amanda Benedicta Antony (born 24 July 1993), known professionally as Amanda Black, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Gcuwa her career began in 1999 at the age of 6 singing in church choirs. Amanda was a contestant on Idols South Africa season 11.Born: 24 July 1993 (age 29 years), Mthatha
Full name: Amanda Benedicta Antony
Record labels: Ambitiouz Entertainment, AfroRockstar Productions, Sony Music Entertainment
Education: Nelson Mandela University

9. Juanita du Plessis

Juanita du Plessis (née Naudé; born April 26^[a]) is a Afrikaans country singer. She became known for her song Ska-Rumba. Du Plessis’ singing career began in 1998 with her debut album Juanita. That year she won the CMA (Country Music Association in Namibia) awards as best singer, best songwriter and the Association’s Award for outstanding achievement.

10. Ntokozo Mbambo

South African gospel musician and former member of Joyous celebrations choir, Ntozoko Mbambo has released the live performance video of “HEALER” from her “Moments in Time” album. It’s an exclusive video from the live show held at a sold out Emperor’s palace venue in 2018.