South African artist Dusse Wavy is celebrating a major streaming milestone as the song “uThando,” which he collaborated on with High_Rising_MJ and Ovuyonke, continues to gain traction on Spotify and other digital platforms, surpassing 500,000 streams. The track has also contributed to a noticeable increase in his Spotify monthly listener base.
“uThando” was officially released on 16 March 2026 as part of the Love & RnB EP project. The release brought together High_Rising_MJ, Ovuyonke, and Dusse Wavy on a collaborative R&B and soul-influenced record.
The collaboration highlights a growing trend of cross-artist features within South Africa’s R&B and neo-soul space, where emerging artists are combining melodic vocals with modern production styles. High_Rising_MJ, who leads the project, has been building his catalogue through consistent releases during 2025 and 2026, while Ovuyonke and Dusse Wavy contribute vocal and songwriting elements that shape the emotional tone of the track.
Following the release, “uThando” began gaining steady streaming traction, eventually crossing the half a million stream mark on Spotify. This milestone reflects increased listener engagement across South Africa and international audiences discovering the track through algorithmic playlists and shared social media exposure.
Dusse Wavy acknowledged the achievement through a post on social media, where he expressed appreciation for the support from listeners. He wrote:
“uthando’ out now 🎖️ 200k monthly listeners on @spotifyafrica 💚 ‘uthando’ is on 500k plays already, wouldn’t have been possible without ya’ll! Siyabonga.”
The message highlights both the song’s streaming success and the Dusse’s growing monthly audience on Spotify Africa, which has reached over 200,000 listeners. The figures point to a steady rise in digital visibility for all artists involved in the collaboration.
Before “uThando,” Dusse Wavy had been steadily building his presence in the South African music scene through a series of R&B and hip-hop influenced releases, contributing to his growing recognition as a singing artist.
The continued performance of “uThando” on Spotify marks a significant moment in his streaming journey, reinforcing the impact of collaborative releases in expanding reach within the digital music space.
