Warner CEO Hails Burna Boy, Dua Lipa as Key Drivers of $1.55 Billion Q2 Revenue
During the earnings call, Warner CEO Robert Kyncl praised Benson Boone, Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa, Burna Boy, and…
Podcasters Generate $350 Million on Patreon Alone in 2023
Nigerian listeners are diving into podcasts, seeking not only entertainment but also insightful political, motivational, and religious discussions.…
Spotify Sneaks Lyrics Access to Premium Tier
Spotify invests in licensing these lyrics, and an increase in premium subscriptions could potentially empower songwriters to negotiate…
Belgium, Chile Generate More Streaming Revenue than Whole of Africa?
This reality underscores the impact of economics on music biz income when you consider Belgium as a single…
Universal Music Group and META announce expanded global agreement
Universal Music Group and Meta have announced an expanded global licensing agreement which will, they say, enhance music integration for UMG…
PRS “no longer operating in the best interests” of songwriter members says open letter in direct licensing dispute
A group of songwriters who are suing PRS have written an open letter that is scathing of the…
Sony Music reports up to 26% revenue for first quarter
Sony Music has reported its financial results for its fiscal first quarter ending 30 Jun, with recorded music revenue…
Music Streaming Suffers Significant Dip Following Nationwide Internet Outages
Premium streams fall 5-22% across artiste catalog in Nigeria on Aug 1, 2024 following nationwide internet connectivity problems. …
How InterSpace Distribution is bridging the gap for independent artistes.
The fast growing music company which started in 2021 by music executive Eric Okechukwu, is becoming a trusted…
D’banj honors Don Jazzy as key partner
Nigerian singer and rapper, D’banj, has marked his 20th anniversary in the music industry by paying tribute to…
Off ‘Water & Garri’ the soundtrack, Tiwa Savage renders ‘Lost Time’
Singer, songwriter and actor Tiwa Savage has today released Lost Time, the first single taken from Water & Garri…