The end of the year is fast approaching which means tech firms and websites are taking a look back at the year that was.
One such website is YouTube which is looking back at the top videos among South Africans in terms of video content and music.
The top videos are based on views, shares, comments and likes. While YouTube says that the top videos represent a shift in popularity from scripted entertainment to unintentional viral content we can’t help but scratch our heads at the fact that The Ellen Show was the number one video in South Africa. Granted, the segment in question features Trevor Noah playing “Who’d You Rather” but we’d much rather have seen a content creator that has found a home for themselves at the top of the charts.
The second most watched video in South Africa was, a dash-cam video. South Africans love dash-cam videos and the inclusion of “Wheel and Car Thief Syndicate Apprehended by NoJack Baby Beast – Assisted by The Avenger” signifies this. The video in question shows off why dash-cam footage is such a hit.
At the number three spot is our first actual content creator from South Africa in Lasizwe Dambuza. The creator’s skit showing off the difference between drive-thru lanes at KFC, McDonalds and Chicken Licken is hilarious and well worth a watch.
The remaining top 12 videos on YouTube as viewed by South Africans follow on below in order.
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Trendz RSA – MAMLAMBO FROM UZALO HER LAVISH LIFESTYLE
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Gemini Blessed TV – Uzalo Actors & Their Partners/Kids in Real Life
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Multimedia LIVE – Mzansi shooketh after video of pastor bringing ‘dead man’ back to life goes viral
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Trend Wave – 10 MOST FUNNY PENALTY KICKS IN FOOTBALL
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VolcanoShow – Match Chain Reaction Amazing Fire Domino VOLCANO ERUPTION
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SuperSport – UEFA Champions League | Liverpool vs Barcelona | Highlights
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America’s Got Talent – DJ Arch Jr: The World’s Youngest DJ Delivers Jaw-Dropping Act – America’s Got Talent: The Champions
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MarkAngelComedy – COMMANDER (Mark Angel Comedy) (Episode 193)
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carwow – AMG A35 v BMW M140i v Golf R v Audi S3 v Focus RS – DRAG RACE, ROLLING RACE & BRAKE TEST
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Power Vision – Experiment: Coca Cola and Mentos
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Mongameli Tv – KWESTA’s WEDDING (FULL)
As you might notice, there is little music in that top 15 but YouTube has outlined the top 15 tracks streamed by South Africans using YouTube.
- Sjava – Umama (Official Music Video) (Prod. Mace)
- Sam Smith, Normani – Dancing With A Stranger
- Nasty C – SMA (Vol. 1) ft. Rowlene
- Ricus Nel – Boerepompie ft. Snotkop
- Biggy – Dames
- Blaq Diamond – Ibhanoyi (Official Music Video)
- Prince Kaybee – Fetch Your Life ft. Msaki
- Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Señorita
- Cardi B & Bruno Mars – Please Me (Official Video)
- Lil Nas X – Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
- Prince Kaybee – Gugulethu ft. Indlovukazi, Supta, Afro Brothers
- Ariana Grande – 7 rings
- Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – I Don’t Care [Official Video]
- Billie Eilish – bad guy
- SbuNoah – Ewe Getsemane (Live)