
Johannesburg – If you haven’t yet encountered Mr Pilato from New Money Gang, you may recognize his hit song with Ego Slimflow, “Biri Marung,” which garnered the title of song of the year from six major South African radio stations, such as Metro FM and YFM. This information was shared by Temoso Mokoena.
In total, eight tracks achieved this esteemed crossover recognition across 18 national and regional radio stations.
As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in true Mzansi style, let’s take a look at how South Africans voted for the song of the year.
- Metro FM: Biri Marung by Mr Pilato
- UKhozi FM: Gucci by Mthandeni featuring MaWhoo
- Thobela FM: Chokeslam by Kharishma
- Gagasi FM: Sdakiwe Sbali by Blaqmajor
- Umhlobo Wenene: Imbongolo by Khuzani featuring Sphesihle
- Lesedi FM: Diqabang by Sol Phenduka
- Radio 2000: Biri Marung
- Ikwekwezi FM: Koko by Isumi Lamadoda
- Ligwalagwala FM: Biri Marung
- Motsweding FM: Biri Marung
- Mughana Lonene FM: Maseve Wa Thawula by Mlambya WaNdzumbha
- Kaya 959: Biri Marung
- YFM: Biri Marung
- Choice FM: Chokeslam by Kharishma
- Energy FM: Chokeslam by Karishma
- Capricorn FM: Chokeslam by Karishma
- TruFM: Gucci by Mthandeni featuring Mawhoo
- Phalaphala FM: Ri Vhana Vhu by Leroyale, DJ Awakening, and Clauds
Star-studded ensemble, global phenomenon: 2024 SA Song of the Year winner ‘Biri Marung’
Notably highlighting 2024, ‘Biri Marung‘ is a chart-topping single by New Money Gang’s Mr Pilato and Ego Slimflow.
Lauded as the crossover anthem into the new year across six radio stations, the song showcases a remarkable lineup of South African artists, including Scott’s Maphuma, Tebogo G Mashego, Sje Konka, Amapiano sensation Focalistic, DJ Maphorisa, and CowBoii, each adding their own flair to the track.
Since its launch, the single has soared to #1 on both South African and international single charts.
Additionally, it has ranked #3 on Shazam and has charted in local music lists across 24 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Nigeria, and others.

With its mix of beats and vocals providing a unified experience, “Biri Marung” has already generated 1.7 million creations and 2 billion views on TikTok alone, fueled by its globally resonant dance challenge – which has been adopted by stars like Davido and, most recently, Chris Brown during his recent sold-out show in South Africa.
This song transcends being just a dance track; it acts as a national anthem, embodying the pride of the South African populace while capturing the essence of Amapiano as a genre that brings people together.
Listen to “Biri Marung” here.
*This article first appeared at Now in SA