South African love songs largely help to ensure the mood is right. Also, they can be direct and straight to the point, unlike other parts of Africa that tend to sugarcoat their wants and needs. Some South African love songs that should be on your Valentine’s Day playlist are listed below.

#1: Love Potion – Mafikizolo

Mafikizolo needs no introduction when it comes to South African music. Love Potion was released in 2017 by the South African musical duo, Mafikizolo. Also, the song talks about a love that is so strong and intoxicating.

#2: We Thembisisle – Unathi Nkayi

We Thembisisle was released in 2008 and is one of many popular South African love songs. The song was part of the album “In Honor.”

#3: Learn To Love – Zonke

The love song was released in 2007 by Zonke as part of the album Life, Love ‘n Music. Learn to Love talks about opening your heart and finding your place in someone’s life. It dwells on trying out love again, no matter how hurtful it might get. If you are trying to find love in this season of love, this song might just be for you.

#4: Awuphenduli Ngani – Steve Kekana

Awuphenduli Ngani was released in 2009 as part of the album ‘Isithombe Sami’. Steve Kekana is the brain behind the song.

#5: Wrap Me In Your Arms – Blondie and Pappa

Wrap me in your arms was a 2009 hit song. The authors are Blondie and Pappa. The song is soul music that speaks to the need for love.

#6: Sweet Love – Lebo Mathosa

Lebo Mathosa dropped Sweet Love as part of her Lioness album. However, this is the type of song that helps set the mood for an eventful Valentine’s dinner.

#7: Mina Ngithanda – Brenda Fassie

Brenda Fassie dropped this classic in 1996. The song was dropped alongside the album, ‘Now is the Time’. The pop genre song quickly caught the attention of many because of its relatable lyrics. Additionally, this song talks about what it feels like to be in love.

#8: Dali Wami – Thembisile

Dali Wami is a 2009 pop song that talks about being in love all of the time, regardless of the circumstances. Additionally, the song is a track from the artist’s self-titled album.

#9: I’m In Love With A DJ – Yvonne Chaka Chaka

The soul music, “I’m in Love with a DJ,” was released in 2002, and it talks about falling in love with a voice over the radio. The song is perfect for a secret admirer trying to express their love during this Valentine’s season.

#10: Love Is Blind – Lady Zamar

Love Is Blind was released in 2017 by Lady Zamar. Lady Zamar talks about being hopelessly in love in this song.

#11 Thandolwethu – Mafikizolo

Thandolwethu dropped in 2020 by Mafikizolo. The duo sings about a love so powerful, it stands the test of time. It is a song that affirms re-commitment to each other.

#12: Open Your Heart – Letta Mbulu

Letta Mbulu released the classic “Open Your Heart” in 1978. This soul music is all about opening your heart to love. There is no better time to show your partner how open you are than on Valentine’s Day.

#13: Ten Times Love – Jabu Khanyile

In 2006, Jabu Khanyile featured Don Gumbo in the classic ‘Ten Times Love’. The song talks about being blessed with love ten times over after finding it difficult to find love. It is a song that shows that finding true love is worth the stress.

#14: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight – Hugh Masekela, Khanyo

The song “Tonight, tonight, tonight” was a lead track in Masekela’s 2016 album, No Borders. Also, the song featured Khanyo and talks about making love to your partner.

#15: Lobolo – Robbie Malinga, Fiso

Robbie Malinga featured Fiso in the song Lobolo. It was one of the hottest tracks in the 2016 album, “The Duets”. Even if you don’t know the lyrics, the beat and rhythm will still make you fall in love.

#16: Khakhati – Karabo

Khakhati is a song that describes how it feels to be unable to hide the fact that you’re in love. The song was released by Karabo in 2016 as part of the songs in the album Matters of the Heart.

#17: Ungu Bae – Semito

Ungu Bae was released in 2020 by Semito as one of the lead tracks in the album Ndizozisola. The groovy melody will extend the peak of a romantic date.

#18: Mthande – Musa

Musa dropped Mthande in 2016. This hit single talks about professing your love to your partner. You can steal some lines and use them on your partner too. Just make sure they don’t know about this song.

#19: Nhliziyo Yam’ – Kelly Khumalo

Nhiliziyo Yam’ was released in 2018. The song talks about giving the totality of your love. This track will set the mood for a romantic date.

#20: Yim’ Okthandayo – LINDA

LINDA dropped this song in 2019 on his album ‘Inhilziyo’. He featured Zanda Zakuza in the song that talked about being your partner’s favorite. So, are you your partner’s favorite? Why not throw this question to your partner rather than live on assumption.