Soweto (song) explained

"Soweto" is a 2022 song by Nigerian singer Victony and producer Tempoe. It was released as the first single from Victony's second extended play Outlaw.^[1] It gained popularity on Tiktok and charted across the United Kingdom, Canada, Netherlands and Switzerland.^[2] A remix featuring Omah Lay was released before a second remix with Rema and Don Toliver was released propelling the song further.^[3]

Victony and Tempoe released the video for "Soweto" in October 2022. The video was directed by Jyde Ajala and garnered over 8 million views on YouTube within four weeks. A second video was released for the remix.^[4] The song featured at number 15 on Rolling Stone magazine's "Top 40 Afropop Songs of 2022".^[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

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Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6]	76
Global Excl. US (Billboard)[7]	175
Luxembourg (Billboard)[8]	17
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 50)	4
US Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[9]	34

Year-end charts

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Position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10]	79

Notes and References

1. Web site: MinneeTellsitAll . 2022-06-13 . Victony Unveils Highly Anticipated Sophomore EP, 'Outlaw' . 2023-08-10 . Kazi Magazine . en-US.
2. Wangeci . Tela . Conteh . Mankaprr . Makinde . Tami . Miya . Madzadza . Saraki . Seni . Wangeci . Tela . 2022-12-28 . The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2022 . 2023-08-10 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
3. Web site: Omenye . Alex . 2023-04-30 . Victony, Omah Lay, And Tempoe Blend Afrobeat And Pop for "Soweto Remix" . 2023-08-10 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.
4. Web site: New Video: Victony & Tempoe – Soweto. BellaNaija. 25 October 2022. 22 November 2022.
5. The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2022. Rolling Stone. 28 December 2022. 4 January 2023.
6. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 27, 2023 . . 11 June 2023.
7. Global 200 Excl. US . Billboard . August 8, 2023.
8. Luxembourg Songs. Billboard. 30 July 2023.
9. chartsafrica . 1663799314966085632 . 31 May 2023 . @vict0ny & @Tempoe_ "Soweto" Feat. @heisrema & @DonToliver reaches a new peak at #34 on the Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart... . 3 January 2024.
10. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2023. dutchcharts.nl. nl. 3 January 2024.