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As South Africa heads into the festive season, YouTube has released its annual Rewind – looking back at the most-watched videos for the year in South Africa and globally.

 

This year South Africans were after a little bit of distraction – the top 5 most watched videos (excluding major music labels) were all entertainment videos. Topping the list was local artist Bhizer with 2017’s smash hit Gobisiqolo. Next up was another South African artist – Prince Kaybee  with Charlotte (Ft Lady Zamar). And, making it three in a row for homegrown talent,  Sun-EL Musician – Akanamali Feat. Samthing Soweto was the third most watched video by South Africans this year.

 

The top trending videos for 2017 are based on views, shares, comments, likes and more. YouTube Rewind brings together the biggest music, trends, memes, and characters from 2017 featuring today’s biggest YouTube stars and mainstream personalities. From international phenomenons and educational videos to thrilling moments from traditional media and big names, this year’s list of top trending videos represents the amazing variety of creativity brought to YouTube each day.

 

Top 10 Videos watched in South Africa in 2017, excluding major music labels

  1. Bhizer (ft Busiswa, SC Gorna, Bhepepe) – Gobisiqolo

  2. Kaybee (ft Lady Zamar) – Charlotte (Official Video)

  3. Sun-EL Musician – Akanamali Feat. Samthing Soweto

  4. Ramscomics – Noko Mashaba – Student Problems #CAClasses

  5. Sipho Ngwenya feat Thinah Zungu – Jesu fik’ekuseni

  6. Danger Flex SA – New Durban bhenga Dance 2017 (Basky Bhenga dance) They kiĺled it!!

  7. South African Videos – Uzalo Mamlambo in real life…wow you can’t believe.. So beautiful

  8. Mark Angel Comedy – Maths Teacher (Episode 118)

  9. Crime Intelligence & Community Awareness  – Porsche driver outwits armed hijackers in Johannesburg

  10. Eyewitness News – Simphiwe Ngema remembers late husband Dumisani Masilela

 

Top 10 Music Videos watched by South Africans

  1. Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Video)

  2. DJ Khaled – I’m the One ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne

  3. DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller

  4. The Chainsmokers & Coldplay – Something Just Like This (Lyric)

  5. Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee

  6. Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like [Official Video]

  7. Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do

  8. Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.

  9. French Montana – Unforgettable ft. Swae Lee

  10. Jason Derulo – Swalla (feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign) (Official Music Video)

 

Since 2012, YouTube Rewind has been viewed over 750m times (202m views from 2016, 128m views from 2015, 120m views from 2014, 123m views from 2013 and 185m views from 2012). YouTube Rewind 2017 features 290 YouTube Creators, representing nearly 20 countries as well as viral stars, top musicians, and celebrities. YouTube Rewind 2017 included 20 days of principle production around the world, from London to Tokyo to New York to Los Angeles to Rio. Check out the Rewind video on YouTube here.

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