Die Antwoord
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @zefrecordz |
| Country | South Africa |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Entertainment, Documentary |
| Created | January 20, 2012 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 3.5 million |
| Total views | 1,288,389,431 |
| Videos | 155 |
| Global rank | #5,564 |
| Country rank | #5 in South Africa |
| Niche rank | #640 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $3,774 – $9,435 per month |
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Die Antwoord (@zefrecordz) is a YouTube channel from South Africa in the Music niche, created on January 20, 2012.[1] As of November 8, 2026, it has 3.5 million subscribers, 1.3 billion total views and 155 videos, ranking #5,564 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Die Antwoord is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2012, building an audience of over 3.4M subscribers through selective content creation. With 155 videos generating over 1.2B total views, the channel maintains an average of 8,263,407 views per video. The channel evolved over 14 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 3,490,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,288,389,431 |
| Videos | 155 |
| Average views per video | 8,312,190 |
| Global rank | #5,564 |
| Rank in South Africa | #5 |
| Rank in Music | #640 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 2,774,977 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $3,774 – $9,435 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $45,288 – $113,219 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.8 million – $4.4 million |
| Estimated net worth | $2.6 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +104,354 |
| 7 days | 0 | +620,609 |
| 30 days | 0 | +2,774,977 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (August 22, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (August 22, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (August 22, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Die Antwoord's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIE ANTWOORD - BABY'S ON FIRE (OFFICIAL) | June 5, 2012 | 288,945,247 | 2,267,334 |
| 2 | DIE ANTWOORD - UGLY BOY | November 4, 2014 | 219,435,804 | 1,518,869 |
| 3 | 'I FINK U FREEKY' by DIE ANTWOORD (Official) | January 31, 2012 | 205,926,318 | 1,256,327 |
| 4 | DIE ANTWOORD - PITBULL TERRIER | May 20, 2014 | 179,191,147 | 1,350,412 |
| 5 | DIE ANTWOORD - BANANA BRAIN (Official Video) | August 31, 2016 | 128,144,341 | 1,234,580 |
| 6 | DIE ANTWOORD - BANANA BRAIN (Official Audio) | July 22, 2016 | 25,184,528 | 238,149 |
| 7 | "FOK JULLE NAAIERS" by DIE ANTWOORD (Official) | March 8, 2012 | 24,462,901 | 154,080 |
| 8 | DIE ANTWOORD ft. The Black Goat ‘ALIEN’ (Official Video) | June 4, 2018 | 21,151,758 | 344,260 |
| 9 | Die Antwoord - Baita Jou Sabela feat. Slagysta (Official Video) | December 1, 2019 | 18,930,824 | 271,130 |
| 10 | DIS IZ WHY I'M HOT (zef remix) - Die Antwoord | September 4, 2012 | 15,050,113 | 120,516 |
Niche and category
Die Antwoord's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #640 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#3,602) and Documentary (#320).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Music | #950 |
| Entertainment | #3,602 |
| Documentary | #320 |
Channel keywords: DIE ANTWOORD, ZEF, ¥o-landi, Ninja, HOUSE OF ZEF, Baby's on Fire, Banana Brain, I Fink U Freeky, Ugly Boy, Cookie Thumper!, Enter The Ninja, Fatty Boom Boom, Daddy, Pitbull Terrier, Alien
See also
- KISS (3.5 million subscribers)
- Filipe Ret (3.5 million subscribers)
- Andy Rivera (3.5 million subscribers)
- Anirudh Ravichander (3.5 million subscribers)
- YEAH1 MUSIC (3.5 million subscribers)
- BBCRadio1VEVO (3.5 million subscribers)
- Luke Bryan (3.4 million subscribers)
- Grace VanderWaal (3.4 million subscribers)
References
- "Die Antwoord". YouTube.
- "Die Antwoord" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 8, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 8, 2026.