Who Did It Best? A Look at How Many South African Artists Have Successfully Filled Stadiums

• Many netizens have been questioning on social media which of Mzansi artists have filled up a stadium before
• An online user recently compiled a list of stars from South Africa who have successfully filled a stadium
• This list quickly sparked a heated debate among netizens on social media, with them agreeing and disagreeing with some of the stars that were listed

For many years, people have known Cassper Nyovest to be the only artist to have filled up a stadium, and in fact, he wasn't, as there were other legendary stars who have done so in the past.

While, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa have been getting praises on social media for pulling off a historic Scorpion Kings with Friends Live concert on Friday, 29 August 2025, at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria which was a huge succes as they sold out all their tickets, many netizens have been engaging in a debate about who else in South Africa was able to fill up a stadium.

On Wednesday, 3 September 2025, an online user @2022AFRICA decided to share a list compiled of nine black South African artists who have successfully filled up a stadium during their iconic concerts in the past, and Cassper Nyovest, Makhadzi, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa were on the list.

The post reads:

"The only Black South African artists to have a sold-out Stadium Concert, 1. Cassper Nyovest, 2. Kabza De Small & Dj Maphorisa, 3. Brenda Fassie, 4. Makhadzi, 5. Lucky Dube, 6. Khuzani, 7. Benny Mayengani, 8. Rebecca Malope, and 9. Dr Tumi."

See the post below:

Netizens react to celebs who have filled a stadium

Shortly after the list of artists who have filled a stadium in South Africa before went viral on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say:

@Daddy_Ka_Aaryah said:

"Khuzani sold out which stadium? Educate me."

@blaq_maestro questioned:

"Bro, I want to find out, when sis Brenda and Bra Lucky sold out, did they have other acts or was it them solo?"

@MbusoDlamini01 wrote:

"Makhadzi sold out after she was complaining about the lack of support from locals after Chris sold out in 2 hours. I'm not sure if she even sold out; that stadium didn't look full."

@tmdenhere commented:

"With respect to that list, number 1 should be Lucky Dube, the guy sold out so many shows abroad, he is the only African artist, in my opinion, the best international artist that the continent has produced."

@OriginalKhutso5 replied:

"Lucky Dube should be at the top. Stop disrespecting that man. He didn't need any promos, just announcements."

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Source: Briefly News