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The 13 most-read artists based in Soweto, by Wikipedia readership in October 2026. Movement compares against September 2026.
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13 artists are ranked in Soweto. The biggest move was Jonas Gwangwa, up 3 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Letta Mbulusoul, jazz | 1,724 | 0 |
02 | Mandozahip hop, kwaito | 1,125 | 0 |
03 | Jonas Gwangwajazz | 527 | +3 |
04 | Samthing Sowetoamapiano | 506 | -1 |
05 | Killer Kauamapiano | 486 | -1 |
06 | Mpuraamapiano | 435 | -1 |
07 | Doc Shebelezakwaito | 266 | 0 |
08 | Spoek Mathamboelectronica, electro | 228 | 0 |
09 | National Wakepunk rock | 129 | +1 |
10 | Moses Khumalojazz | 92 | -1 |
11 | Gloria Bosmanjazz, vocal jazz | 88 | +1 |
12 | Lesego Rampolokengpoetry | 81 | -1 |
13 | Timothy Moloicontemporary r&b | 68 | 0 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in October 2026; movement compares that against September 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.