VIDEOS OF THE YEAR
YouTube Rewind reveals top trending videos of 2019
YOUTUBE released the YouTube Rewind 2019, celebrating the biggest moments on the platform in 2019. The top 10 trending videos in South Africa reflect the evolution of YouTube itself, from scripted entertainment to unintentional viral content. From Trevor Noah playing “Who’d you rather?” on
The Ellen Show to that video of a pastor bringing a dead man back to life, sports highlights and Kwesta’s wedding, the list reflects the spirit of Mzansi and everything that makes South Africans laugh, cry, sigh and share their video favourites.
The top trending videos on YouTube for 2019 are based on views, shares, comments, likes and more. YouTube Rewind brings together the biggest viral videos featuring today’s biggest YouTube stars, mainstream and current affairs personalities.
YouTube’s Rewind video has taken on a fresh look and feel this year, featuring a montage of clips from the top videos, channels and moments of the year set to a soundtrack from powerhouse artists Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish - as well as the latest release from Glass Animals, featuring artist on the rise, Denzel Curry.
TOP 15 VIDEOS WATCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA IN 2019, EXCLUDING MAJOR MUSIC LABELS
The Ellen Show - Trevor Noah Plays ‘Who’d You Rather?’
Anton Koen - Wheel and Car Thief Syndicate Apprehended by NoJack Baby Beast - Assisted by The Avenger
Lasizwe Dambuza - South African Drive-Thru’s ( The difference between K.F.C vs MacD vs Chicken
Lick... - Lasizwe
Trendz RSA - Mamlambo’s lavish lifestyle
Gemini Blessed TV - Uzalo Actors & Their Partners/Kids in Real Life Multimedia LIVE - Mzansi shooketh after video of pastor bringing ‘dead man’ back to life goes viral
TOP 15 MUSIC VIDEOS WATCHED BY SOUTH AFRICANS IN 2019
Sjava - Umama (Official Music Video) (Prod. Mace)
Sam Smith, Normani - Dancing
With A Stranger
Nasty C - SMA (Vol. 1) ft. Rowlene Ricus Nel - Boerepompie ft. Snotkop
Biggy - Dames
Blaq Diamond - Ibhanoyi (Official Music Video)
Prince Kaybee - Fetch Your Life ft.
Msaki
Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello Senorita
Cardi B & Bruno Mars - Please Me (Official Video)
Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
Prince Kaybee - Gugulethu ft. Indlovukazi, Supta, Afro Brothers Ariana Grande - 7 rings
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber - I Don’t
Care [Official Video]
Billie Eilish - bad guy
SbuNoah - Ewe Getsemane (Live)