A popular music genre originating from West Africa, known for its infectious rhythms and growing global influence.
This founder left his decade-long career as a scientist to build a LinkedIn for Afrobeats
Abdullah Ayola Abubakre quit his job as a head scientist to pursue his passion for music and build ConnectAfrobeats. ConnectAfrobeats aims to consolidate the fragmented talent ecosystem in Africa's music industry.
Nigerian artists earn ₦58 Billion on Spotify in 2024 amid global streaming disparities
Nigerian artists earned over ₦58 billion (~$37.5 million) in royalties from Spotify in 2024. This figure represents a more than twofold increase from 2023 and is five times higher than their 2022 earnings.
Condia Insider: How Nigerian artistes are cashing out on Spotify
Nigerian artists earned ₦58 billion ($37.5 million) in Spotify royalties in 2024, more than double their 2023 earnings. The number of musicians earning over ₦10 million in royalties has more than doubled, indicating a positive trend in artist revenue.
