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Tag: Ghana
Ghana set to get government-backed music-streaming service
A new music-streaming service is set to launch in Ghana this November, and unusually for a DSP its creator is the country’s government. News site Modern Ghana reported on the announcement by […]
Audiomack picks African artists for ‘Keep The Beat Going’ campaign
Music-streaming service Audiomack has been popular in Africa for some time. Now it wants to help more African artists get popular around the world. The company has launched the latest […]
Ghana mulls government-backed music-streaming service (again)
Ghana is due to hold a general election in December this year, and the ruling NPP party’s candidate is vice president Mahamudu Bawumia.
African streaming service Mdundo predicts growth to 35m users
African streaming service Mdundo expects to grow from 26 million monthly active users to 35 million by the end of June 2024.
UnitedMasters taps Nigerian producer Sarz for Africa expansion
Distributor UnitedMasters is the latest music industry company hoping to sign more artists from across Africa.
Kids’ speaker startup Yoto reveals new device and WMG deal
Yoto, which makes speakers for children, has unveiled its third-generation hardware and a deal with Warner Music Group.
YouTube roundup: Black Voices Fund music class and Shorts updates
There are a few stories from YouTube to let you know about today, starting with the announcement of its Black Voices Fund class of 2023.
African streaming service Mdundo grows to 21.5m active users
Earlier this year, African music streaming service Mdundo outlined its ambitions to reach 50 million monthly active users [MAUs] by 2025.
Kobalt to launch a collection of music NFTs based on lyrics
While artists and labels have hogged the headlines when it comes to launching music NFTs, publishers are exploring how they can get involved too.
Apple Music talks Africa growth for DJ mixes and Shazam IDs
Apple has been growing its music business in Africa for some time now, from Apple Music and Shazam to its Platoon artist-development team.
Mdundo reports 20 million active users across Africa
Mdundo, the African streaming service that supplies music free of charge, supported by advertising from leading African brands, announced in June that it wanted 50 million users by 2025.

