Naledi Aphiwe wraps up 2025 with record-breaking streams and heartfelt thanks – dailynews.co.za

Woman with long curly hair wearing a white "Cherry Bomb" tank top and red plaid skirt stands against a gray wall, holding a handrail—Naledi Aphiwe, whose record-breaking streams were recently featured on dailynews.co.za.

Naledi Aphiwe is closing out 2025 on a high, celebrating a year that turned her into one of South Africa’s most-streamed voices.

The KwaZulu-Natal-born singer first gained attention when her unique Afro-pop sound caught industry eyes, including international star Chris Brown, who sampled her vocals on his 2023 album “11:11”.

Since then, she’s built a loyal fanbase with a series of singles and collaborations that showcase her soulful, heartfelt style.

Now, Aphiwe is celebrating the results of a remarkable year. She took to social media to…