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South African Artists Generated Over ZAR 504M On Spotify In 2025

Local artists generated over ZAR 504 million on Spotify alone, a 28% increase year-on-year and nearly double the earnings since 2023. Spotify today announced its annual Loud & Clear report, revealing that South African artists generated over ZAR 504 million on the platform in 2025. This represents a 28% year-on-year increase and nearly double their […]

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An engaging panel of female music industry leaders at Africa Rising Music Conference.

Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Australia Focus And PRS Foundation Backing

TicketsLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaDates: 22nd – 23rd May, 2026Uganda joins as second focus country as ARMC 2026 draws delegations from the UK, US, Germany, Sweden and Australia ahead of its Johannesburg return this May Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) returns to Johannesburg on 22nd & 23rd May 2026 for its sixth edition, now backed by the PRS […]

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Tiwa Savage at music foundation launch event, partnering with Berklee College of Music.

Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation And Partners With Berklee College Of Music

Internationally acclaimed artist and Afrobeats pioneer Tiwa Savage today officially launches the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a new philanthropic initiative dedicated to discovering, developing, and empowering the next generation of African music creatives.  The Foundation is rooted in a simple belief that the music industry is far bigger than just the artist alone. Behind every global […]

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Celebrating diversity at Africa Rising Music Conference with passionate artists and industry leaders.

Africa Rising Music Conference Announces First Headline Speakers, Programme Pillars, Strategic Partnerships

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) returns to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on 22nd – 23rd May 2026, continuing its role as a leading platform connecting African and global music industries through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. ARMC is proud to announce its first headline speakers spanning music, technology, media, and culture, with further international artists, executives, […]

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Tems Speaking at LVI Kenya (1)

Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative Concluded Kenya Edition In Partnership With Hennessy

Continuing Its Mission To Support and Connect Emerging Women in Music  The Leading Vibe Initiative (LVI), founded by two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Tems, in partnership with Hennessy, has successfully concluded its Kenya edition on September 29 at The Social House, Nairobi. Following its inaugural program in Lagos in August, this edition brought […]

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The African Music Industry Top Players

Top Players In The African Music Industry The African Music Industry is very diverse. Making it “big” in the African music scene is almost impossible if an upcoming artist is not in contact with a “big player” in the industry. Who you know, really matters. You may not go from zero to hero in one day […]

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