Sam Deep, Nia Pearl and Boohle's 'Shela' Becomes Best-Selling Amapiano Song in SA History
- Amapiano hit 'Shela' by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl and Boohle officially surpassed 950,000 total units sold in South Africa
- The track earned a 23x Platinum certification under RISA standards, a record for any Amapiano release in the country
- Music stats account @2022AFRICA confirmed the milestone on X, declaring 'Shela' the best-selling Amapiano song in history
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Amapiano fans have reason to celebrate as "Shela" by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl, and Boohle featuring Mano has officially crossed a staggering milestone, cementing its place in South African music history. The beloved dancefloor anthem has now surpassed 950,000 total units sold locally, earning it a 23x Platinum certification under RISA standards.
The achievement was announced by music statistics account @2022AFRICA on X, which declared the track "the best-selling Amapiano song in history." The post set the internet alight, with fans and industry observers rushing to congratulate everyone involved.
How 'Shela' compares to other amapiano records
One burning question from fans was how the track stacks up against other big-name Amapiano releases. The previous record holder was "Imithandazo," which @2022AFRICA confirmed had sold 765,000 units, earning it a 19x Platinum certification before "Shela" overtook it.
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On the streaming front, @2022AFRICA also revealed that "Shela" has accumulated over 114 million streams across digital service providers, a figure that underscores just how deeply the song has embedded itself into the South African music landscape.
Mzansi reacts to the historic milestone
The announcement drew enthusiastic responses from fans and music lovers alike. Below are some of the reactions:
@SouthySoul1 asked:
"How did Imithandazo do in comparison? I thought it'll hold the record."
@TshidiPruddie wrote:
"Well deserved; it's a beautiful song."
@lowkiidangerous noted:
"Diamond x2, and 3 extra platinum."
@johny_theblessd tagged the producer directly, asking:
"@realsamdeep lenyora do you own your masters for this song?"
Boohle thanked Cassper for the opportunity
Boohle Manyathi got the opportunity to work with Cassper Nyovest on the track Siyathandana, and it has changed her life.
Sliding into Cassper’s DM’s is how 'Boohle' managed to get him to notice her, and the rest is history.
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