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Spotify Distributes $100 million to podcast creators in Q1 2025
Spotify Reports Over $100 Million Payout to Podcast Creators in Q1 2025
Music streaming powerhouse Spotify announced on Monday that it has distributed more than $100 million to audio and video podcast creators in the first quarter of 2025, marking … Continue Reading
Tyla Breaks Records, Surpasses Beyoncé as Most Streamed Black Female Artist
Tyla’s debut album breaks Beyoncé’s Spotify streaming record, marking a historic milestone for African artists on the global stage.
South African music sensation Tyla has made history, dethroning global icon Beyoncé to become the most streamed Black female artist on … Continue Reading
Spotify Unveils ‘Sound of Nigeria’ to Celebrate 64th Independence Day
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, the world joins in the celebrations in diverse ways. But this year, one particular tribute stands out.
Spotify, the global online streaming giant, has launched a unique campaign that resonates deeply with … Continue Reading
FBI Cracks Down on Music Fraud: Musician Arrested for $10M AI Bot Streaming Scheme
In a shocking case of music industry fraud, Michael Smith, a 52-year-old musician from Cornelius, North Carolina, was arrested by the FBI for manipulating music streaming platforms to rake in over $10 million in fraudulent royalties.
Michael Smith, a musician… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift tops Spotify 2023 Streams, To earns More than $100m
American singer Tailor Swift is expected to earn over $100m in royalties from streaming giant Spotify after emerging top artiste of the year 2023 on the platform.
Swift has reportedly hit 26.1 billion streams around the world since Jan, 2023 … Continue Reading
Rema’s Hit Single Calm Down Joins The Billions Club On Spotify
In a clear testament to his artistry and global appeal, one of Nigeria’s fastest rising stars, Rema has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez reaching one billion streams on Spotify. This is … Continue Reading
Spotify Names Moliy As EQUAL Ambassador For June
Spotify today announced Ghanaian singer and songwriter Moliy as the EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month of June.
Known for her ground-breaking ‘WONDERGIRL’ EP released in 2020 as well as for her feature on Amaarae’s hit single, ‘… Continue Reading
Spotify Celebrates Sounds Of Africa On 25 May In Johannesburg, South Africa
On Wednesday 25 May 2022, Spotify took the opportunity to celebrate a crop of African creators who are making their voices heard and, through that, showing the world the vast array of African talent.
Dubbed Sounds of Africa, the campaign … Continue Reading