Xolly Mncwango Makes History with Four Songs on South Africa Spotify Charts

For the first time in her career, gospel singer Xolly Mncwango achieved a remarkable milestone, placing four songs on South Africa’s Spotify charts in a single calendar year. The 2025 South Africa Spotify data report, concluded on Sunday, November 30, confirms her growing influence in the local gospel music scene.

Her breakthrough came early in the year with “Ungukuphila,” which peaked at number 30 on the South Africa Spotify Weekly Chart in the week of January 16, 2025, accumulating 204,800 weekly streams. This strong performance signaled her consistent presence in the digital streaming space.

Shortly after, in the week of January 9, 2025, Xolly earned a second entry with “Ngiyamazi Umhlengi Wami (Live at Cedarwoods of Sandton, 2023),” which debuted at number 170 with 82,000 weekly streams. This track highlighted her live performance energy and connected strongly with listeners seeking authentic worship experiences.

Her third weekly chart entry came in the week of January 16, 2025, with “Jabulani Sesingabantwana (Live at Cedarwoods of Sandton, 2023),” debuting at number 153 and generating 83,800 weekly streams. The live recording captured the vibrant atmosphere of her worship sessions, further expanding her reach.

Later in the year, on March 11, 2025, Xolly’s “Yebo Nkosi” peaked at number 119 on the South Africa Spotify Daily Chart, achieving 13,900 daily streams. The track reinforced her reputation for delivering worship music that resonates across digital platforms and traditional audiences.

Xolly Mncwango’s 2025 Spotify performance demonstrates both her versatility and her growing fan base in South Africa. By securing four charting songs in a single year, she has set a new benchmark in her career and positioned herself as one of the most streamed gospel artists in the country. Her success reflects the increasing demand for live-recorded worship music and her ability to connect deeply with listeners.