The Spotify EQUAL Africa programme seeks to provide female artists with the support and resources to grow their craft and reach worldwide audiences through multiple playlists. The beneficiaries also receive off-platform guidance and tools to help take their music careers to even greater heights. “Being a part of the EQUAL …
Read More »Welsh FA agrees landmark equal pay deal which will see the women’s national team get same salary as the men
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced a record equal pay deal for the men and women national teams. For the first time ever, Welsh men’s and women’s senior national players will be paid the same for representing their country, with the landmark deal lasting until 2027. …
Read More »Yemi Alade expands Spotify’s Equal universe
“It’s a great time to be alive, female artists have quadrupled in number compared to a decade ago. The only thing we ask now, in this male-dominated industry, is for equal opportunities. Equal opportunities to be seen, for our talents to be showcased, because in the ‘universe of music’ there …
Read More »Mbappe help Giroud equal Henry’s record as France ‘murder’ Australia
It was a night of joy for Oliver Giroud who became the defending champions’ joint all-time highest goalscorer, equalling Thierry Henry’s tally of 51 goals. Kylian Mbappe also put on a show for the French side, grabbing a goal and an assist at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. …
Read More »South African R&B sensation Elaine named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist for October
“RADAR Africa Alumni Elaine is one of the talented female artists from Africa who are making notable inroads across the continent, and around the world. As an artist who is steadily building an audience as a global recording company signee, we are glad to have her join the EQUAL programme …
Read More »Spotify annouce SIO as new addition to the Equal Africa Programme
Speaking on Sio’s announcement, Spotify’s head of music for sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu says “Sio is a breath of fresh air and a welcome addition to the EQUAL programme. Her effortless contribution to several genres has put her in a class of great contemporary African artists actively creating on the …
Read More »Simi named as latest Spotify Equal Africa artist
She also becomes only the second African artist after Tiwa Savage to be named as an Equal Global and Equal Africa artist. The Nigerian musician, sound engineer and actress, Simi Bolatito Ogunleye, started her musical journey as a chorister in church. Starting her musical career as a gospel singer, Simi …
Read More »Youth must be Equal Partners in Digital Decision Making ITU Youth Summit
Delegates at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) summit debate the role of youth in narrowing the digital divide. Credit: ITU by Juliet Morrison (toronto) Thursday, June 09, 2022 Inter Press Service Toronto, Jun 09 (IPS) – “50 percent of the present, but 100 percent of the future,” was the refrain at …
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