Celebrating #YearOnTikTok, TikTok South Africa puts the spotlight on the hottest, most happening TikTok trends of the past year. In no particular order, they are:
From homemade beats to golden oldies and musical classics, TikTok is the platform to be on if you want to keep abreast of the biggest movements on the music scene. The following were the artists that made it big on TikTok this year and Pabi Cooper is listed as number one.
The Playlist: The songs that soundtracked 2022
Music remained the mainstay of TikTok in 2022, with breakthrough artists using the platform to find their voice and the world’s most renowned singers, producers and musical artists using the platform to showcase their latest and greatest. The following is a list of the music that trended on TikTok among South African audiences:
- Bafo (feat. Sizwe Alakine, K-Zaka, Djy Ma’Ten, Djy Zan SA, Djy Biza & M.J) by Mr.JazziQ
- SETE (feat. Young Stunna & Blxckie) by K.O
- Sofa Silahlane by Wanitwa Mos & Master KG & Lowsheen
- uMlando (feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna and Slade) by 9umba & TOSS & Mdoovar
- Trigger by Dj Karri
- Ketseng by Felo Le Tee & DBN Gogo & MJ
- Buga (Lo Lo Lo) by Kizz Daniel & Tekno
- Manca by Felo Le Tee & Toss
- Hamba Wena by Deep London & Boohle
- Salary Salary by Robot Boii & Mellow & Sleazy & Soul Revolver
Join the #YearOnTikTok Retrospective LIVE
Join popular creators @Azz_iad (Kenya), @I_am_tjan (Nigeria) and @Sphokuhle_n (South Africa) on TikTok Live on the 23rd of December 2022 (6 pm WAT /7 pm CAT / 8pm EAT). The fun-filled chat hosted on the @TikTok.Africa account will take us back in time to all the creative, entertaining, inspiring, musical, and heartfelt moments that were shared on TikTok this year – looking at inspiring creativity and bringing joy this festive season.