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Spotify has begun rolling out DJ, in Beta, to Premium users in Nigeria which is set to further connect artists and fans in a deeper, more meaningful way. The beauty of these experiences is the AI’s ability to deliver the right piece of music for that exact moment in time, …

Teni’s selection as EQUAL Africa ambassador further solidifies her position as one of Africa’s leading musical talents. Teni released her first single, ‘Fargin’ in 2017, and has since built an impressive catalog comprising three musical projects, and popular tracks such as ‘Wait’, ‘Askamaya’, ‘Uyomeyo’, ‘Billionaire For You’ and more. Her …

Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has achieved another notable feat with his latest single ‘Big 7’. With the fast-growing international ascension of Nigerian music, Burna Boy is one of the artists leading the charge through his remarkable music that has won him multiple awards and seen him headline stadium shows.

Featuring an all-star cast that includes Ryan Gosling as “Ken,” as well as appearances by America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and Kate McKinnon, every new trailer or clip that has been released since the first few images came out last year has ramped up excitement for the …

The site, launched last month, acts as a repository for all things Afrobeats. With bi-weekly updates, it journeys from the origins of the genre, through its evolution, its fusion with different sounds right through to becoming an ambassador for African culture abroad. How did Afrobeats evolve from its early origins …

Rema has continued his incredible career rise as he reaches 2 billion career streams on Spotify as a lead artist. Rema is one of the artists leading the global exportation of Afrobeats with his hit single ‘Calm Down’ which has topped charts in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, the …

Spotify has announced the launch of Afrobeats: Journey of a Billion Streams, a dedicated site that will track all things related to the fast-growing genre from West Africa. Afrobeats is one of Africa’s biggest musical exports and is currently taking the world by storm. On Spotify, the genre has grown …

Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast will not be renewed for a second season after being axed by Spotify.   The streaming giant and Meghan and Prince Harry’s audio production company Archewell Audio released a joint statement on Thursday night, June15, saying they have ‘mutually agreed to part ways and are proud …

For Qing Madi, born Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, music has been her only calling and her artistic genius was evident when she launched her career at the early age of seven. At 16, she delivered, ‘See Finish’, a record that highlighted her abilities and has made her a rising star to …

Spotify is celebrating the rebranding of African Heat, its flagship African music playlist that has shone a light on some of the continent’s hottest music since its launch in 2017. On Saturday, 20 May, Spotify invited creators, influencers, media, and music enthusiasts to join in fueling the heat at an …