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Ciza’s “Isaka (6AM)” Becomes South Africa’s Top Streaming Hit of 2025
Johannesburg — 2025
Ciza’s smash single “Isaka (6AM)” has officially become South Africa’s most-streamed song of 2025, marking a major milestone for one of the country’s fastest-rising young artists.
Ciza, born Nkululeko Nciza, has been building his name in the music industry since 2019. Before the breakthrough of “Isaka (6AM),” he had released tracks such as “Come Alive” and “Adje,” experimenting with a fusion of Afro-pop, amapiano, and house-leaning melodies. But it is “Isaka (6AM)” that has catapulted him to nationwide prominence.
A key voice in a new generation of genre-blending artists, Ciza’s rise speaks to a wider cultural shift in South Africa’s music scene. Local listeners are showing an increased appetite for home-grown innovation, pushing uniquely South African sounds to the top of digital platforms.
The dominance of “Isaka (6AM)” on national streaming charts signals that audiences are choosing local creativity over international imports, embracing fresh voices who reflect the country’s evolving musical identity.
With this milestone, Ciza has firmly positioned himself as one of the defining artists of South Africa’s contemporary soundscape — and all eyes will be on what he delivers next.