Top 10 Maskandi Artists With The Most Followers on Instagram

Top 10 Maskandi Artists With The Most Followers on Instagram

Maskandi music, deeply rooted in Zulu tradition, continues to evolve and attract a younger, digital-savvy audience. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, many Maskandi artists are gaining significant attention—not just for their music but for their personalities, lifestyles, and cultural representation.

In this blog, we highlight the Top 10 Maskandi artists who are leading the way on Instagram, based on their follower counts. These artists are not only shaping the sound of modern Maskandi but are also building massive online communities, engaging with fans beyond music, and expanding their influence in South African pop culture.

🗓 Note: The information and follower figures are accurate as of 7th March, 2025. These numbers are always evolving — increasing as artists trend or grow their presence, and in rare cases, declining if an artist falls out of favor or provokes backlash. We’ll be updating this list from time to time to reflect the latest stats and shifts in popularity.

Let’s count down the most-followed Maskandi stars on Instagram and see who’s ruling the digital stage

1. Khuzani

• Instagram Handle: @khuzani_mpungose

• Followers: 432k+

• Date Joined: May 2016

• Notable For: Dominating Maskandi Music charts, Massive Fan Base, Award winning albums & mainstream influence

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

2. Quality Biyela

• Instagram Handle: @biyelaquality

• Followers: 255k+

• Date Joined: April 2019

• Notable For: Social Media Influencing with massive 4 million followers on Tiktok, Fashionista & Entrepreneur

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

3. Mthandeni SK

• Instagram Handle: @mthandeni_sk_king

• Followers: 219k+

• Date Joined: August 2016

• Notable For: Releasing Hit Maskandi Songs like iParis & Gucci

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

4. Ntencane

• Instagram Handle: @ntencane_wamagitaramusic

• Followers: 141k+

• Date Joined: November 2019

• Notable For: Ukhozi fm Song of the year winner Wawuthembeni & football lover

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

5. uMzukulu Sfanele

• Instagram Handle: @sfanelemzukulu

• Followers: 95k+

• Date Joined: April 2020

• Notable For: Dedication to preserving and innovation within the Maskandi music & Zulu tradition

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

6. Inkos’ Yamagcokama

• Instagram Handle: @inkosyamagcokama

• Followers: 86k+

• Date Joined: December 2017

• Notable For: Humble beginning and producing hit projects.

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

7. Dumakahle

• Instagram Handle: @dumakahle_sa

• Followers: 73k+

• Date Joined: February 2019

• Notable For: Dumakahle is celebrated for his poetic songwriting and compelling storytelling

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

8. Imfezemnyama

• Instagram Handle: @imfezemnyama_yakhwifa

• Followers: 63k+

• Date Joined: February 2019

• Notable For: Controversial stage dressing & costume

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

9. uMdumazi

• Instagram Handle: @mdumazi_sa

• Followers: 61k+

• Date Joined: March 2019

• Notable For: Energetic stage performance

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here

10. uNjoko

• Instagram Handle: @unjoko01

• Followers: 57k+

• Date Joined: August 2015

• Notable For: Massive Social Media Presence

• Check Biography, Age, Latest Songs & Album Here