Tag: Spotify
Spotify commits to amplifying Nigerian talents
Okumu noted that Spotify was impressed with the success of Nigerian music based on the platform’s recent findings.
Magixx named Spotify’s ‘Fresh Finds Africa artiste’ for August
Okumu noted that for emerging artists, having a track in the right spot at the right time could lead to…
Ladé emerges Spotify’s “Fresh Find Africa” artiste
Ladé is the latest Fresh Finds Africa artiste for July. The singer headlined the Fresh Finds Africa playlist with her…
Spotify celebrates Ladipoe, 5 other African artistes
Spotify, an online music streaming platform, said it celebrated six African artistes and podcasters who had made their voices heard…
Ckay breaks streaming record on Spotify
Since the release of the song in 2019, the 26-year-old has gained numerous certifications around the world and became the…
Ghana’s Kofee Bean emerges Spotify’s second “Fresh Finds Africa” artiste
In her response, Kofee Bean said, “I feel honoured and grateful to be viewed in such a light by Spotify
Nigeria ranked second on Spotify for most musical streams
Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu said that artistes such as WizKid, Burna Boy, Tems and Mr…
Neil Young takes aim at Spotify CEO, big banks
The rock star pulled his content from the streaming platform last month after objecting to his music being played on…
Asa emerges Spotify artiste for February
The announcement followed the release of Asa most recent single, “Mayana”, which was featured on the cover of Spotify’s EQUAL…
Spotify shares go up again after Joe Rogan apology
Last week, Spotify's support for Rogan against Neil Young wiped more than $2 billion off its market value.
Confirmed: Harry, Meghan will not cut ties with Spotify
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan express their concern to Spotify about COVID-19 misinformation but will not cut ties with…
Canadian singer Joni Mitchell dumps Spotify
"Irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives. I stand in solidarity with Neil Young and the…
Backlash as Spotify dumps Young for Rogan, spreader of fake COVID news
Twitter showed many subscribers identifying with Young as they cancelled their subscriptions. On Thursday, #Goodbye Spotify was trending.
Spotify celebrates Ayra Starr as artiste for November
The 19-year-old singer is a burgeoning Nigerian Afro-Pop and R&B singer whose charismatic music style was daring, undaunted impacting and…
Spotify: Wizkid, first African to hit 8m listeners
Afropop star, Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has become the first African artist to hit eight million monthly streams on Spotify.