Music Business News: Africa

South Africa's Quicket has built a self-service ticketing platform serving Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and beyond

Spotify credits pandemic lockdowns for the sudden success of this South African musical genre

The expansion aims to provide educational resources, advocate for intellectual property rights, and celebrate the musical heritage of these regions

Company met with government officials in Nigeria's capital, Abuja last week and outlined plans to establish a creative hub in Lagos

The global umbrella group of collection societies is urging rightsholders to fight for their rights in the age of AI

South Africa is the largest recorded music market in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region

The Nigerian naira fell 38% in Q1, putting pressure of Mdundo's revenue even as user growth continued unabated

Music video network Vevo recorded a 56% YoY increase in viewership of Afrobeats and Amapiano videos globally in 2023