Kelvin Momo’s ‘Thato Ya Modimo’ Hits 1 Million Streams in 2 Days
Kelvin Momo Joins Elite Club as Thato Ya Modimo Hits 1M Streams in 2 Days
South African Amapiano star Kelvin Momo has etched his name in music history after his latest album, Thato Ya Modimo, surpassed one million Spotify streams in just 48 hours—a feat previously achieved only by global giants like Drake and Kendrick Lamar in the country.
Released on 30 May 2025, the 29-track masterpiece has dominated airwaves locally and internationally, further solidifying Momo’s status as one of Amapiano’s most innovative producers. The album’s success comes just before his groundbreaking Red Bull Symphonic performance, adding to the momentum.
Fans and critics alike are hailing Thato Ya Modimo as a career-defining project, with standout collaborations like Sir Trill on Modimo and Imvula already becoming viral favorites.
According to @2022AFRICA on X, Momo now stands among an exclusive group of artists to achieve this milestone on South African Spotify, with supporters calling the album “legendary.”
As accolades pour in, Kelvin Momo continues to push boundaries, proving why he remains a dominant force in the evolution of Amapiano.
Kelvin Momo now joins Drake and Kendrick Lamar as the only Artists in SA🇿🇦 Spotify history to have an Album recieve over 1 Million streams on its second day pic.twitter.com/8jKgiUSKMi
— 2022 AFRICA (@2022AFRICA) June 1, 2025