Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos.
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What do the fans think of these fusion sounds? What has been the impact of fusing Afrobeats with other sounds?
How did Afrobeats evolve from its early origins in Ghana to become one of the fastest growing music genres in the world? Who were the artists at the center of that evolution and who is the most streamed Afrobeats artist of all time? These are just some of the questions answered in the latest updates to Spotify’s Afrobeats: Journey to a Billion Streams site.
In a tribute to mark the anniversary of the album, rising Nigerian musician and Spotify RADAR Africa artist for 2023, Ria Sean has released a special Spotify Singles version of one of the iconic tracks, Kele Kele. The Spotify Singles, available exclusively on Spotify, is an alternative-inspired take on the classic decade-old Afro-pop banger by Tiwa.
This was contained in a statement by Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, on Thursday.
This was contained in a statement by Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, victor Okpala, on Thursday.
For ardent fans and casual listeners of Afrobeats, both at home and in the diaspora, Spotify’s African Heat is both an important resource for music discovery and a growing catalogue of the genre’s global success.
The self-styled Kabaya; a sheng word used to mean baddie, sings in Sheng and Kiswahili, with club bangers like her latest release Tena. May has arrived and so has Maandy as streaming platform Spotify has announced her as its EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month.
This year’s list of African artists is made up of the haunting melodies of Bloody Civilian, the soulful sounds of Baaba J, the ethereal vocals of Xenia Manasseh, the genre-defying Tyla, and the fierce energy of Ria Sean.
The event held at Red Door Gallery, Victoria Island, featuring 35 artworks and a menu inspired by five different African playlists on Spotify, Alter-NATIVE, Naija Bars, Naija Traffic Jams, Hot Hits Naija and African Heat.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
Typically, the celebration is marked by church services, festive family meals, Easter eggs decoration and gift giving. For Nigerians, it’s also a time to commemorate that great sacrifice that defines Christianity by bonding over local Gospel music. Spotify data shows that Nigerians listen to more gospel music during the Easter period.
She released the commercial for a song entitled: “Mercy Chinwo,” with Chinwo’s picture as the cover image.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music in Sub-Saharan Africa, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
Amapiano is arguably South Africa’s hottest cultural export right now and to showcase the genre, Spotify is hosting media and influencers from across the continent on an Amapiano Tourism experience which shares the roots of the genre, the power of collaborations and how streaming is helping to export local music to the world.
The musician, whose full name is Costa Tsobanoglou, had reportedly collapsed while performing at the Ultra music festival
Launched in March 2022, it is designed to provide a launching pad for emerging independent artists to reach new audiences.
Phiona Okumu, Head of Music, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement she issued on Monday.
“As a young woman, making music has always been more than just vibes. It’s been a blessing. However, having to always keep a third eye open has been a big challenge. Like any other male-dominated field, it’s hard to know if my talent and expertise will be enough to get me to the top,” says Nikita.
The soundtrack includes the lead single “Lift Me Up” from global icon Rihanna, plus 19 original tracks from Tems, Fireboy DML, CKay featuring PinkPantheress, and more.