Africa’s Music Goes Global But Royalties Fail to Return Home
Sub-Saharan Africa was the fastest growing music market in the world in 2024. Recorded music revenues rose 22.6 percent to reach $110 million, nearly five times the global average growth rate of 4.8 percent. Afrobeats, Amapiano, and regional genres are gaining traction both domestically and internationally.
Abuchi Peter Ugwu On Ownership, Infrastructure And The Next Phase Of Africa’s Music Boom
Leaders Digest examines the views and decisions of executives and industry leaders through reporting, interviews, and opinion-led analysis.
“The future of African music is not...
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...
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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Boomplay’s 2025 Recap Highlights Regional Breakouts and Catalog Growth
Digital music service Boomplay has released its year-end recap for 2025, highlighting the platform’s tenth anniversary and growth across key African markets. The report...
Audiomack Hits 50 Million Monthly Active Users, Reports 31% YoY Growth
Music streaming platform Audiomack has reached a significant milestone, amassing 50 million monthly active users (MAU) globally. The company announced the figure on (January 21), citing a 31% year-over-year...
Sony Music Publishing West Africa’s Godwin Tom on Why Publishing Is the Industry’s Pension
Godwin Tom, the Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing (SMP) West Africa, has issued a clarion call to recognize songwriters as the indispensable architects of the global music business, encapsulating his core thesis in a stark equation: “No Song = No Star.”
Arroweye Pro Launches Studio to Track DJ Culture and Close Data Gaps
In an era where data drives decisions, African creative industries often operate in the dark. Kolapo Oladapo, Co-founder & CCO of Arroweye Pro Studio,...
Nigerian Music Industry Worth $601M Projected to Pass $1B by 2033
The Nigerian music industry generated an estimated $600.7 million in 2024, with live performances contributing a dominant 65.74% of total revenue, according to the landmark market intelligence report Basslines...
The Rise of Audio Marketing and Its Growing Impact Across Africa
Audio marketing is rapidly emerging as a powerful channel in Africa’s digital economy, driven by the continent’s young population, growing smartphone adoption, and deep-rooted...
