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Altlink launches free smart-link platform in Africa via public beta
A new startup, Altlink, has entered the public beta phase with a platform offering free smart link and digital hub services for independent African...
Highvibes Distribution Announces Global Licensing Agreement with Audiomack
Digital music distribution service Highvibes Distribution has secured a global licensing agreement with streaming platform Audiomack, according to an announcement today.
The partnership enables artists...
Nigerian Record Label Association ReLPI Challenges Copyright Levy Disbursement Process
The Record Label Proprietors Initiative (ReLPI), Nigeria's association of record labels, has raised objections to the Nigerian Copyright Commission's plan to disburse copyright levy...
Tyla Wins Grammy For Best African Music Performance
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted the steady and substantive growth of African music's global footprint. The ceremony's Best African Music Performance category featuring...
Uganda’s Music Industry Trapped By $56.5 Billion Informality Gap, New ‘Atlas’ Report Reveals
Insights Digest provides in-depth, data-driven insights into Africa’s music industry through reports, analytics, and market data.
The potential economic value of Uganda's music industry remains...
Grammy Awards to honor Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Expert Digest features expert commentary on Africa’s music industry, highlighting actionable stories.
The Recording Academy will posthumously honor Afrobeat creator Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with a...
Apple Music Revenue Breaks Record In Final Quarter Of 2025
Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended December 27, 2025. The company posted quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion, an increase...
YouTube Restricts Background Play For Non Premium Subscribers
YouTube has moved to restrict a popular user workaround for accessing background playback, a feature typically reserved for paying subscribers, on several major web...
Global Music Industry Achieves Decade of Growth as African Markets Drive Streaming and Monetization...
Insights Digest provides in-depth, data-driven insights into Africa’s music industry through reports, analytics, and market data.
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Deezer Reveals 85% of its AI Music Streams Are Fraudulent
Streaming service Deezer has disclosed that up to 85% of all streams on fully AI-generated music uploaded to its platform were fraudulent in 2025....
