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- 5 Jul 2022
Simi Named as Latest Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist
Global streaming giant, Spotify, announced today that Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has been selected as Spotify EQUAL Africa music programme ambassador for July. This announcement follows the…
- 5 Oct 2022
Elaine named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist for October
Days after celebrating the fourth anniversary of her debut extended play (EP) Elements , South African singer Elaine, has been selected by global streaming giant Spotify to join the EQUAL Africa…
- 12 Aug 2022
Spotify Appoints Sio as Ambassador for Equal Africa Programme
Global streaming giant Spotify is proud to announce that Sio has been selected to join the EQUAL Africa programme aimed at spotlighting female artists across the continent. Through EQUAL, a…
- 7 Nov 2023
Nigerian Sensation Dunnie Joins Spotify's EQUAL Africa as November's Artist Ambassador
Spotify is thrilled to announce Dunnie, the multi-talented Nigerian artist and producer, as its EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month of November. This announcement underscores Spotify’s commitment…
- 9 Jan 2023
Yemi Alade Expands Spotify’s EQUAL Universe
Spotify’s EQUAL Africa programme has kicked off 2023 by shining its spotlight on multi-talented Nigerian artist Yemi Alade. Alade, a leading female Afro Pop artist in Africa, is the latest musician…
- 10 Nov 2021
Spotify EQUAL Music Programme Welcomes Ayra Starr, Nigeria's Rising Superstar
Swedish audio streaming and media services provider, Spotify celebrates Ayra Starr, the newest artist to join the EQUAL Music Programme as the EQUAL Africa Artist of the Month. Spotify EQUAL aims to…
- 7 Feb 2022
Asa Joins Spotify EQUAL Music Programme as Ambassador of the Month
Multi-platinum selling singer, Asa, is the latest Spotify EQUAL Africa Music Programme ambassador of the month. This announcement follows the release of her most recent single, “Mayana”, which was…
- 9 Mar 2022
Spotify EQUAL Music Programme Welcomes Nigerian Rising Star, Fave
Music streaming giant Spotify has announced Fave as the latest EQUAL Africa ambassador of the month. This announcement comes off the back of Fave’s popularity and fame since the release of her…
- 29 Apr 2021
Spotify Launches EQUAL’s Music Program
Spotify recently unveiled its EQUAL hub in celebration of International Women’s Day. On the heels of this launch, the leader in all things audio will now extend its global commitment to fostering…
- 8 Jul 2021
Spotify’s EQUAL Music Program Continues to Grow Its Roster of African Female Creators
Spotify recently launched its global initiative, the EQUAL Music Program, to cultivate gender equality in music and support female creators. Since then, Spotify has gradually grown its roster of…
- 13 Jul 2022
Spotify Announces Emerging Nigerian Artist, Ladé as Africa Artist for Month of July
Spotify announced today that Nigerian singer Ladé is the latest Fresh Finds Africa artist. The singer headlines the Fresh Finds Africa playlist with her hit song “Adulthood Anthem”. As a platform…
- 20 Jan 2022
Amaarae, Sad Girlz Luv Money Hitmaker Joins Spotify EQUAL Music Programme
Spotify has announced that Ghanaian breakout star, Amaarae, has joined its EQUAL Music Programme as January’s Artist of the Month. The red-gold-green nation’s global sensation is the cover of…
- 24 Mar 2022
Maya Amolo Becomes Spotify’s Inaugural Fresh Finds Africa Artist
Spotify on wednesday announced Kenyan singer Maya Amolo as its first-ever Fresh Finds Africa artist as part of its programme tailored specifically to spotlight and develop emerging independent…
- 5 Aug 2021
Spotify Introduces Kenyan Rapper Ssaru to Its EQUAL Music Program
Spotify has introduced Sylvia Saru, popularly known as Ssaru, as the latest artist to join its EQUAL Music Program. EQUAL is Spotify’s global initiative to cultivate gender equality in music and…
- 29 Apr 2022
Meet Kofee Bean, Spotify’s Second-ever Fresh Finds Africa Artist
Spotify has announced independent Ghanaian singer and songwriter Kofee Bean as the second Fresh Finds Africa artist. Launched in March 2022, Fresh Finds Africa is a programme with the singular focus…
- 15 Sept 2022
Preyé Emerges Spotify's Fresh Finds Africa Artist for September
Preyé, Nigeria’s emerging soul powerhouse, has been selected as Spotify's Fresh Finds Africa artist for September. Fresh Finds Africa is designed to provide a launching pad for emerging independent…
- 24 Jul 2025
Spotify RADAR Africa Turns the Volume Up on FOLA and Thakzin
Spotify is turning the spotlight toward the next wave of African music innovators with its latest RADAR Africa picks: Nigerian Afrobeats talent FOLA and South African Afro House DJ and producer…
- 19 Feb 2025
Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s Nigeria Global Impact List 2025
Nigerian music isn't just a local force anymore, it's a global takeover. Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List shows just how far Nigerian music and artists have come, with Ayra Starr leading the way.…