Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has highlighted the economic challenges facing African artists, stating that digital streaming doesn’t pay creators meaningfully in Africa.
He spoke at the Drive to Inspire Africa event on the sidelines of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026.
Stonebwoy emphasized that streaming platforms have expanded access and global reach for African music, but revenue earned from streams remains disproportionately low. Industry data shows artists earn around $0.003 to $0.004 per Spotify stream, requiring over…
