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Danya Devs Scores Major Streaming Success With New Album “Bayede”. South African artist Danya Devs is stepping confidently into his solo era with the release of his debut album Bayede, which arrived on January 23, 2026 and signalled a powerful new phase for the former Blaq Diamond member.
The 18-track body of work has quickly translated anticipation into numbers. Packed with high-profile collaborations from Sjava, Ndu Browns, Kwesta, Cassper Nyovest, Nomfundo Moh and more, Bayede wasted no time making its presence felt on streaming platforms. On release day, the album pulled in roughly 311,000 total streams on Spotify in South Africa, boosted by six songs landing on the daily SA Spotify chart.
Rather than slowing down, the project gained momentum. On its second day, Bayede recorded 313,000 total streams on SA Spotify, overtaking its opening-day performance. Three tracks alone accounted for 133,050 streams through daily chart placements, making January 25, 2026, the album’s biggest streaming day so far.
“Bayede” by Danya Devs
Based on 3 Songs that charted on the SA
Spotify daily Chart it Recieved 133,05K Streams on its Second day
The album is reported to have received 313K streams in total on its Second day on SA
This is now the Album’s Biggest Streaming day ever pic.twitter.com/K0jw4qr0L1
— 2022 AFRICA (@2022AFRICA) January 25, 2026
The strong numbers reflect Danya Devs’ growing appeal as a solo artist. Bayede has already secured the No. 1 position on the SA Apple Music Albums chart and drawn a glowing critical reception. The Flash Crew awarded the album an 8.1 out of 10 rating, currently the highest album score of 2026. Early projections suggest the project could debut at No. 2 on SA Spotify for the week, with an estimated 1.8 to 2.1 million streams in its first full tracking period.
Listeners have praised Bayede as a defining statement, applauding its polished production, emotional songwriting and carefully chosen features. The album has been widely described as a “no-skip” release and a cultural moment, with its Zulu-inspired title meaning “Hail” or “All rise” resonating strongly within the local music landscape.
As streaming numbers continue to rise and chart positions settle, Danya Devs is clearly carving out his own lane. With Bayede, he is not only honouring his roots but also announcing himself as one of South Africa’s most compelling solo acts to watch in 2026.
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Danya Devs Scores Major Streaming Success With New Album “Bayede”. South African artist Danya Devs is stepping confidently into his solo era with the release of his debut album Bayede, which arrived on January 23, 2026 and signalled a powerful new phase for the former Blaq Diamond member. Danya Devs Scores Major Streaming Success With …
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