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Meta Launches WAXAL, A New Open Dataset for African Speech Technology
Technology company Meta has launched WAXAL, a new open dataset designed to advance speech technology development across Africa. The initiative aims to address a...
Spotify Introduces Page Match Feature To Synchronize Print and Audiobook Reading
Spotify has introduced Page Match, a new feature designed to synchronize reading positions between physical books, e-books, and audiobooks.
Page Match allows users to scan...
Virgin Music Group extends worldwide distribution deal with Gallo Records and CCA
Virgin Music Group has extended its global distribution deal with South Africa’s Gallo Record Company and Content Connect Africa (CCA), the companies announced (Reported...
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...
