African artists always capture hearts, souls and playlists and 2024 was no different for the continent’s culture-making, record-breaking stars. Shining bright from Afrobeats to Amapiano and beyond, Spotify Wrapped2024 looks at African artists who made [c]
Gospel music has long been a spiritual cornerstone in Africa, offering solace, celebration, and a divine connection. In recent years, this genre has experienced a remarkable resurgence, inspiring audiences both locally and globally. Spotify Wrapped [c]
In September 2019, a year and a few months after Spotify’s launch in South Africa, there were 3 billion user-generated playlists on Spotify. This number is nearly triple in 2024, at 8 billion. South Africans [c]
Spotify has unveiled the first Global Impact List in Kenya, recognizing the top 15 tracks from Kenya with the biggest global impact on Spotify over the first half of 2024. The list recognises Kenyan tracks [c]
The XBOOM Party Speakers lineup from LG first made its debut in the market in the first quarter of 2023. With a capacity to entertain guests for up to 20 hours non-stop (while tuned to [c]
Mdundo.com, the digital music platform in Africa has hosted industry leaders to deliberate on the future of music industry – focusing on trends, prospects, and music innovation. Music contributes significantly to employment, entertainment, education, and [c]
Spotify’s EQUAL program supports female artists, giving them a global platform through playlists, content hubs, and partnerships. Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr, known for her hits such as Rush, Sability and Rhythm & Blues, and more, takes the spotlight [c]
Spotify’s RADAR program is dedicated to bringing rising talent to the forefront globally, showcasing what is next in sound, and lifting artists by helping them expand their global reach on their path to superstardom. The [c]
LG Electronics has launched its latest innovation in audio technology, the LG XBOOM speaker series, which comes after the success of the acclaimed LG Bluetooth speaker line in 2021. The LG XBOOM Series (XL7S, XL5, XG9, XG7, X03 and XG5) offers [c]
In the bustling landscape of India’s music industry, the role of a skilled music producer cannot be overstated. From shaping the sonic landscape of songs to sculpting the intricate details of sound, music producers play [c]
Sound is everything, whether listening to music, watching a movie, or attending a talk show. Nobody loves to strain to listen to something. Everyone with a good taste for sound loves every minor detail in [c]
The recorded music market in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) grew by 24.7% in 2023, according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Latest figures released this week in IFPI’s Global Music Report [c]
The pulse of African music resonates worldwide. Fueled by the success of top sensations like Burnaboy, Davido, Tyla and Wizkid, a new generation of creatives is bursting onto the scene. But navigating the music industry’s [c]
Angela Ndambuki, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Regional Director of sub-Saharan Africa, has received a prestigious honor from Billboard Women in Music for her remarkable contributions to the development of the music [c]
Gaming, listening to music, and watching television form a part of many people’s daily routines. We play games, stream music, and watch our favourite shows and movies regularly. When it comes to music streaming specifically, [c]
Smart accessories brand, oraimo, has teamed up with Nigeria’s Afrobeat star and Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, to launch the most sophisticated earbuds in the history of true wireless audio, ‘the oraimo SpacePods’ Moonlight edition. This time, [c]
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