Spotify Launches “My Spotify” Campaign in Nigeria
“My Spotify” will include recommendations for tailored features like Daylist, DJ, Blend, Daily Mix, and the “Made for…
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…
What It Means for Africa as Rema’s “Calm Down” Joins Spotify Billion Club
Joining the exclusive Billions Club on Spotify, “Calm Down” is in the company of only 472 tracks out…
UMG’s Majority Investment in Mavin Could REALLY Be Around $200 Million
UMG will account for its investment in Mavin as a business combination; meaning Mavin’s financials (assets, liabilities, revenues,…
India Becomes Second-Largest Streaming Market Globally; Signals as Hotbed for African Music
Amassing over 1 Trillion streams in 2023, if India maintains similar volume increase for another year, it could…
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…