Zakwe (@zakwesa) is a South African hip-hop artist with 86,900 subscribers who releases English-language music videos and audio singles. Median views are about 7,600, though hits like Thixo Wami passed 4.5 million. There have been no uploads in the past year. Estimated rate is $150 to $270 per video.
South African hip-hop name with a 4.5 million view video, priced at the floor.
- Thixo Wami reached 4.6 million views and Isihlalo Sobukhosi 844,000, showing reach beyond 86,900 subscribers.
- Floor-level pricing of $150 to $270 fits trial campaigns.
- Likes run at 1.2% of views, with 1,000-plus comments on the top video.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- official music videos, audio and visualizer releases, rap battle clips
- Tone
- gritty, confident
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 4 to 6 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; descriptions only tag the record label and filmmakers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Hip-hop and rap battle content such as the 'Hood vs Hood' series can include strong language, though the data shows no explicit flags.
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 | 87k | 7.6k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 28 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Zakwe - ‘BIS 3 (USA Edition)’ [Visualizer] · 145k views
▶Zakwe - ‘BIS3’ (Before I-Single) [Audio] · 45k views
▶Zakwe ft BigZulu - Ngase Ngithembile Lyric Video Official · 4.9k viewsLast three uploads, latest 373 days ago.
ZAKWE songs available on iTunes & Instores Bookings: bookings.ibn7@gmail.com
About Zakwe
Zakwe (@zakwesa) is a South African hip-hop artist whose channel holds official music videos, audio singles, visualizers and rap battle clips from the Hood vs Hood series. The channel has 86,900 subscribers and 118 videos. The last upload was about 373 days ago, and none have been posted in the past year.
Viewing is lopsided. The median video draws about 7,600 views, but Thixo Wami reached 4.6 million views and Isihlalo Sobukhosi 844,000, so the mean is far higher. Audience figures on Starbooked are estimates based on language and content, not platform analytics, and probably center on South African listeners. No sponsorship disclosures were found. Rap battle content may carry strong language.
At $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, the formula falls below the floor, so the estimated rate is $150 to $270 per video. That CPM of $20 to $35 compares with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads. Zakwe suits music, event and street-culture brands that want a South African hip-hop tie-in and can accept a quiet upload schedule.
Written from Zakwe's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Zakwe can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Zakwe
How much does Zakwe charge for a sponsored video?
Starbooked estimates $150 to $270 per sponsored video. The median is about 7,600 views, so the rate sits at the platform floor. That equals a CPM of $20 to $35, versus $10 to $30 for typical paid ads.
What does Zakwe post about on YouTube?
South African hip-hop: official music videos, audio singles and visualizers, plus rap battle clips from Hood vs Hood. The channel has not posted in over a year, and the last uploads were in October 2025.
How do I contact Zakwe for a brand deal?
A booking email is listed on the channel description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, which saves chasing replies by email.
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