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A Timeline of Hits: DJ Zan-D Revisits Anatii’s Era-Defining Run. A single post was enough to send South African hip-hop lovers spiralling back to a time when the airwaves felt untouchable, and the charts carried a distinctly local swagger.
Veteran DJ and tastemaker DJ Zan-D has reignited conversation around what many still regard as the genre’s most dominant stretch: the Anatii era. Taking to X, DJ Zan-D shared a carefully mapped timeline tracing hit records from 2013 through 2019, all linked by one common thread: the creative imprint of Anatii, born Anathi Bhongo Mnyango.
The post reads like a greatest-hits archive, pairing Anatii’s name with era-defining releases and some of the biggest stars in South African music. Zan-D summed it up with a bold verdict that set timelines alight: hit songs every year since 2013, GOAT status secured.
Hit songs every year since 2013
— Dj Zan-D (@DjZanD) January 13, 2026
The list itself feels like opening a musical time capsule. It starts in 2013 with Chad da Don’s “Hola” featuring Cassper Nyovest, moves through the mid-2010s boom marked by “Bananaz,” “The Saga,” and “Jump,” and stretches into global recognition with contributions to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” in 2019. Along the way are unforgettable collaborations with Cassper Nyovest, AKA, Riky Rick, Nasty C, DJ Dimplez, and international names that helped push local sound beyond South Africa’s borders.
What resonated most in the replies was not just the volume of hits, but the quality and reach of the music. Anatii’s signature touch blended hip-hop with Afro rhythms and pop sensibilities, crafting songs that ruled clubs, radio, and playlists while still feeling culturally grounded. For many fans, that period represented a moment when South African hip-hop felt unstoppable and globally fluent without losing its identity.
Though the industry has shifted since those years, Anatii has never fully stepped away. He has continued releasing music into 2024 and 2025 with new creative phases like “BOOM SZN” and remained open with fans about personal growth and health.
The headlines may come less frequently now, but his influence still echoes through the sound and ambition of the current generation. DJ Zan-D’s post ultimately became more than a nostalgic stroll. It reopened a long-running debate about consistency, impact, and legacy. For those who grew up with “The Saga,” “Jump,” and “Brown Skin Girl” as the soundtrack to their lives, the verdict feels personal.
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A Timeline of Hits: DJ Zan-D Revisits Anatii’s Era-Defining Run. A single post was enough to send South African hip-hop lovers spiralling back to a time when the airwaves felt untouchable, and the charts carried a distinctly local swagger. A Timeline of Hits: DJ Zan-D Revisits Anatii’s Era-Defining Run Veteran DJ and tastemaker DJ Zan-D …
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