Spotify announced on Friday that Nigerian and South African music experienced unprecedented growth in the past year, generating record-breaking royalty payments for artists on the platform.
Fuelled by globally recognised stars such as Nigerian Afrobeats icons Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, and South Africa’s Grammy-winning artist Tyla, African music genres have witnessed a rapid surge in popularity in recent years.
Spotify’s 2024 report highlights “extraordinary growth across Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industries, with…
