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Spotify Launches ‘Directed By,’ a New Documentary Series on Music Video Production
Spotify has launched Directed By, a new documentary-style series that provides viewers an inside look at the making of a music video. The launch...
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...
Highvibes Signs Global Distribution and Licensing Deal With Beatport
Highvibes Distribution, a major Africa-based music distribution company, has entered into a global distribution and licensing partnership with Beatport, the leading global platform for...
Universal Music Group’s °1824 Launches Dedicated Livestreaming Channel ‘Universal Music Live’ on Twitch
°1824, the in-house creative division of Universal Music Group (UMG), has announced the launch of Universal Music Live, a new dedicated livestreaming channel on...
Wizkid Surpasses 10 Billion Spotify Streams, First African Artist to Reach Milestone
Nigerian artist Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify, according to data from the platform current as of January 2026,...
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...
Merlin Partners with Udio to Forge AI Licensing Path for Independent Music
Independent digital licensing agency Merlin has announced a partnership with AI music generation platform Udio, establishing a licensing framework for its member labels' catalogues....
DON JAZZY- CEO, MAVIN RECORDS
Born in Umuahia and raised in the creative crucible of Ajegunle, Lagos, Michael Collins Ajereh’s path was shaped by rhythm and hustle. A self-taught musician, he mastered multiple instruments by ear, developing an intuitive sense of melody and arrangement. His professional journey began not in Nigeria, but in London, where he worked at a recording studio, a period of technical refinement that would later define his polished, crossover-ready sound.
Why Africa’s Music Renaissance Needs Platforms Built By Us, For Us
Tayebwa David offers a practitioner's perspective on the evolution of Africa's digital music landscape. Serving as both Chief Music Business Officer at Opus Music Africa and Director of Content at the streaming service Josplay, his insights are grounded in the operational reality of building local platforms.
Platoon – Sub-Saharan Africa Music Team Lead (Senior)
Platoon is seeking a Sub-Saharan Africa Music Team Lead (Senior) to join our Africa team. This is a senior music leadership role for an experienced operator with deep roots across Africa, particularly West Africa. You will be responsible for shaping Platoon’s continental A&R strategy, leading high-impact artist signings, and representing Platoon’s vision across the African and global music ecosystem.
