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- 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…
- 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…
- 26 Aug 2022
Spotify Celebrates Lagos as a Tastemaker City
As Lagos is increasingly attaining a global tastemaker city status, with creatives who are driving trends in pop culture and music, Spotify is proud to celebrate both this city that has cemented…
- 25 May 2021
Spotify Showcases Nigerian, Other African Artists Impacting the Global Stage
Music has always been at the core of African tradition, weaving a rich narrative that showcases the variety of cultures and influences across the continent. Marking pivotal moments in Africa’s…
- 18 Jun 2021
Spotify Announces Grammy Nominee Somi to Join Its EQUAL Music Program
Spotify has announced Rwandan-Ugandan jazz singer and songwriter Somi as the latest African singer to join its EQUAL Music Program. Spotify created EQUAL as a global initiative to cultivate gender…
- 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…
- 27 Jul 2021
How Spotify Keeps Nigerian Fans Connected Through Music Even When Physically Apart
Music has always been a universal language helping people through the ages to communicate and connect without the need for added conversation or even words. Music can help us unlock the deepest parts…
- 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…
- 27 Aug 2021
Spotify Out with Summer Most Streamed Songs in Nigeria
It has been a great summer for Nigerian artists on Spotify, as the last three months shows that music lovers from all over the country chose to listen to songs by local artists during the season.…
- 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 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…
- 1 Jun 2022
Spotify Names Moliy as EQUAL Ambassador for June
Spotify has announced Ghanaian singer and songwriter Moliy as the EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month of June. Known for her ground-breaking ‘WONDERGIRL’ EP released in 2020 as well as for her…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 28 Oct 2022
Spotify celebrates a decade of Afrobeats label YBNL with mini-documentary
Spotify today released a mini-documentary to celebrate the 10th anniversary of YBNL, the culture-shifting Afrobeats label founded by Nigerian music icon, Olamide. Over the course of a decade, YBNL…
- 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…
- 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…
- 17 Nov 2023
Spotify Honors Afrobeats Icon Rema with 1 Billion Streams Plaque
In a momentous occasion at the iconic O2 arena, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema was honoured by Spotify for his phenomenal achievement – his hit track 'Calm Down', featuring Selena Gomez reaching…
- 28 Nov 2023
Spotify Wrapped: Nigeria’s Diverse Music Scene in 2023
Spotify has today unveiled this year's edition of Wrapped, its highly anticipated annual recap of listeners' musical journeys. This immersive experience provides users with a comprehensive overview…
- 24 Dec 2024
Spotify's 'Detty December' Hub and Spotify’s ‘Songs of December’ now live
Spotify today announced the launch of its 'Detty December' hub with playlists for December, a celebration of the vibrant festive season in West Africa and South Africa. The hub is a one-stop shop for…
- 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.…
- 28 May 2025
The Rave Revolution: How Gen Z and EDM Are Rewriting Nigeria’s Nightlife
In the heart of Nigeria’s ever-pulsing music scene, a quiet rebellion is unfolding. While Afrobeats remains the dominant sound echoing from car radios to club speakers, a parallel movement is rising;…
- 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…
- 23 Feb 2021
Spotify Launches in Nigeria
Spotify, the world’s most popular global audio streaming subscription service, is now available in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda as of 23 February. With a worldwide community of more…
- 8 Aug 2025
Amaarae Crowned Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for August
Spotify has named Ghanaian trailblazer Amaarae as the EQUAL Africa artist for August, spotlighting her as one of the continent’s artists who continues to push creative and cultural boundaries with…
- 8 Apr 2021
For the Record” Podcast Spotlights Fast-Growing African Music Scene, ft. DaVido, Burna Boy, Others
The next episode of Spotify: For the Record, a podcast sharing fresh, illuminating insights from the music industry in a way only Spotify can, is out now. Following on from Spotify’s recent launch…
- 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…