16 h. ago Burna Boy, Tyla Lead As African Artists Earned $58m On Spotify In 2024

Nigeria and South Africa’s music industries hit new heights in 2024, earning a combined $58 million in royalties from Spotify alone, according to the streaming giant’s latest report. Spotify, in a statement released on Thursday, revealed that African music genres—particularly Nigeria’s Afrobeats and South Africa’s Amapiano—have seen “extraordinary growth across Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industries,” with […]

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22 h. ago Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists surge to $60m

Audio streaming giant Spotify’s (SPOT.N), opens new tab royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa – its two read more Spotify royalty payouts to Nigerian, South African artists surge to $60m

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35 h. ago Spotify paid Nigerian, S’African artists $59m royalty in 2024

Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets. According to Read More

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44 h. ago “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington

Nigerian singer Portable has kicked off intensive training in preparation for his upcoming boxing showdown with Speed Darlington, following a growing feud between the two musicians. The rivalry between the two began when Speed Darlington invited Portable to perform at his April concert. However, a dispute over performance fees soon escalated into a war of […] The post “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Konga Recalls Predicting Success Of Burna Boy Who Then Laughed At His Comment

Nigerian singer Konga has shared the prophecy he gave Afrobeat artist Burna Boy years ago, before he rose to fame. In a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, shared on X on Wednesday, Konga recalled his encounter with Burna Boy during the artist’s early struggles to break into the music scene. Konga stated that […] The post Konga Recalls Predicting Success Of Burna Boy Who Then Laughed At His Comment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ecobank partners Soto Gallery to unlock Nigeria’s art economy

Tribune Online Ecobank partners Soto Gallery to unlock Nigeria’s art economy In a strategic move to boost Nigeria’s creative economy, Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with Soto Gallery, a leading platform for African art, to support and promote emerging Nigerian artists. Ecobank partners Soto Gallery to unlock Nigeria’s art economy Tribune Online

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1 week ago “If You’re Unprepared, You Won’t Last” – Jaywon On Enduring Criticism In Music Industry

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Jaywon has suggested that celebrities can effectively manage social media trolls by developing emotional resilience and strength. He stressed that the Nigerian music industry is not a place for “the weak.” The singer noted that top stars like Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy are often targeted by trolls on social media, stressing […] The post “If You’re Unprepared, You Won’t Last” – Jaywon On Enduring Criticism In Music Industry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Intellectual theft: Why I refused to sue Burna Boy, says Konga

Recently, singer and rapper, Lawal Olumo, popularly known as Konga, publicly called out Burna Boy for intellectual theft. Despite peacefully expressing his grievances, Konga revealed in an interview with Saturday Beats that his lawyer was eager to pursue legal action, but he (Konga) discouraged him. “My management and lawyer were angry and wanted to take Read More

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2 w. ago Konga Calls Out Burna Boy Over Alleged Use Of His Lines, Rhythm, Proposes Remix Collaboration Featuring Tiwa Savage

Nigerian veteran singer Konga has accused Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy of copying his lines and rhythm in his songs. The singer pointed out that Burna Boy mentioned him in the “Sungba Remix” and incorporated his lines and rhythm in his song “Update.” In a video posted on X Thursday, Konga demanded that Burna Boy compensate […] The post Konga Calls Out Burna Boy Over Alleged Use Of His Lines, Rhythm, Proposes Remix Collaboration Featuring Tiwa Savage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Konga calls out Burna Boy demands compensation for using his rhythm

By Seyi Babalola Konga, a veteran musician, has called out Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy for allegedly using his words and rhythm in his songs. The legendary artist pointed out that Burna Boy mentioned him in Sungba Remix and borrowed his phrases and rhythm in his song Update. In a video message posted to his TikTok […] The post Konga calls out Burna Boy demands compensation for using his rhythm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rema becomes first African artiste to feature on Rolling Stone cover

Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. According to Rolling Stone, the Afrobeats sensation known for breaking boundaries on the global Read More

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2 w. ago LagosPhoto Festival transitions to biennale, sets for 2025 edition

African Artists’ Foundation (AAF), the organisers of the LagosPhoto Festival, Nigeria’s leading international photography festival, has announced that the festival read more LagosPhoto Festival transitions to biennale, sets for 2025 edition

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3 w. ago ‘How Nigerian art, artists can thrive in the digital economy’

Tribune Online ‘How Nigerian art, artists can thrive in the digital economy’ Artist and festival founder Miabo Enyadike says that artists, as entrepreneurs, must redefine their approach to the rapidly expanding global creative economy. THE creative industry has become a powerful economic force worldwide, and for Nigerian and African artists, adapting to the digital economy is essential for growth. Artists can maximise their influence and revenue streams […] ‘How Nigerian art, artists can thrive in the digital economy’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women Transforming The African Music Scene

As Nigeria celebrates Women’s History Month this March, the African music landscape stands as a powerful testament to female innovation and influence. Trailblazers like Tyla and Tems aren’t just participating in the industry – they’re fundamentally transforming it with their groundbreaking achievements. According to Spotify, Tyla recently made history as the first African solo artist […]

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3 w. ago Amplifying her voice: Spotlighting women reshaping African music

Tribune Online Amplifying her voice: Spotlighting women reshaping African music As the world celebrates Women’s History Month this March, the African music landscape stands as a powerful testament to female innovation and influence. Trailblazers like Tyla and Tems aren’t just participating in the industry—they’re fundamentally transforming it with their groundbreaking achievements. Tyla recently made history as the first African solo artist to reach one billion […] Amplifying her voice: Spotlighting women reshaping African music Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “No Commot Your Pant For My Stage” – Speed Darlington Says As He Invites Portable For April Concert

Nigerian music star Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has released a video discussing his upcoming concert in April. The rapper, who has had a long-standing feud with Burna Boy, revealed that he wants Portable to perform at the event. The singer on his Instagram page on Thursday urged his fans to share Portable’s […] The post “No Commot Your Pant For My Stage” – Speed Darlington Says As He Invites Portable For April Concert appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Spotify paid N58bn royalties to Nigerian artistes in 2024 — Report

Tribune Online Spotify paid N58bn royalties to Nigerian artistes in 2024 — Report The report also reveals that the number of Nigerian artists generating ₦10 million in royalties from Spotify has more than doubled since 2023 and more than tripled compared to 2022 figures, underscoring the explosive commercial growth of Nigerian music globally. Spotify paid N58bn royalties to Nigerian artistes in 2024 — Report Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Nigerian music stars forging strong alliances with Africa’s billionaires

In recent times, it has become increasingly evident that top Nigerian artists—Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid), Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy), and David Adeleke (Davido)—are fostering close relationships with some of Africa’s wealthiest individuals. This growing trend raises an intriguing question: what is it about these musicians that captivate the attention of billionaires? During the week, Burna Boy Read More

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4 w. ago Why signing aspiring artistes isn’t part of my plan – Tiwa Savage

Singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about why she is not eager to sign aspiring artistes, noting the rigours that come with managing them. In a recent interview with Forbes Africa, Tiwa disclosed that her focus is building an ecosystem where African artistes thrive independently. According to the ‘African Bad Gyal’, taking care of up-and-coming […] The post Why signing aspiring artistes isn’t part of my plan – Tiwa Savage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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