Darkie Fiction (@darkiefiction1107) is a Johannesburg-based South African music duo from the Eastern Cape making Kwaito, Afro-funk and neo-soul influenced tracks. The channel has about 4,400 subscribers and a median of roughly 3,800 views per video, with uploads now paused. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
South African duo with a music-video catalogue and a distinctive Kwaito-influenced sound
- Median of about 3,800 views per video across 16 uploads
- Top music video 'My Ntliziyo' reached about 58,800 views
- Recent uploads paused, so a booking is best treated as a one-off campaign
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- official music videos, behind-the-scenes making-of series, documentary
- Tone
- artistic, candid
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 2 to 4 minutes for music videos, 6 to 15 minutes for documentaries
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel description lists a booking and PR email and the metrics flag affiliate links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Music videos and making-of content in the recent uploads show no flags; 'Bhoza' and 'Selula' are standard music videos.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 4.4k | 3.8k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 51 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Have you heard of Darkie Fiction? · 558 views
▶Darkie Fiction - Free (Official Music Video) · 12k views
▶Fiction Sound Freestyle · 5.2k viewsLast three uploads, latest 1085 days ago.
A duo from the Eastern Cape based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We make music that draws influence from Kwaito, Afro-funk, Neo-soul and Hip hop 🇿🇦💽⚡️ For all booking enquiries or PR please contact: darkiefiction@gmail.com Instagram: http://bit.ly/DarkieFiction_Insta Twitter: http://bit.ly/DarkieFiction_Twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/DarkieFiction_FB
About Darkie Fiction
Darkie Fiction is a duo from the Eastern Cape, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Their YouTube channel features official music videos for singles such as 'Bhoza' and 'Selula', along with making-of content for their EP ENDAWENI and a documentary, Little America, about the South African music industry. The channel has about 4,400 subscribers and 16 uploads.
The channel's audience is estimated, not measured, to be mostly South African viewers aged 18 to 34 who follow Afro-funk, Kwaito and neo-soul. Based on the public figures, the median video draws roughly 3,800 views. Engagement is modest, with a like rate of about 3.9 percent. The channel also lists a booking and PR contact.
No sponsorships were found in recent videos. Based on a rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views for long-form content, a sponsored integration would cost roughly $150 to $250 per video, a CPM of $20 to $35 against typical paid-ad CPMs of $10 to $30. This suits music, audio or local lifestyle brands planning a small, targeted campaign.
Written from Darkie Fiction's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Darkie Fiction can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Darkie
How much does Darkie Fiction charge for a sponsored video?
Based on public metrics, a sponsored integration would be estimated at about $150 to $250 per video. The rate is calculated from a median of roughly 3,800 views at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Final pricing depends on the format and usage rights.
What does Darkie Fiction post about on YouTube?
Darkie Fiction posts official music videos for its singles, making-of series for its EP ENDAWENI, and the documentary Little America about the South African music industry. The music blends Kwaito, Afro-funk and neo-soul. Uploads have paused since 2023.
How do I contact Darkie Fiction for a brand deal?
The channel lists a booking and PR email. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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