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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 9 Aug 2022
Tech Companies Making a Difference in Africa
Africa has long been touted as the continent with the most growth potential when it comes to tech and innovation. Many African countries are building their own equivalents of Silicon Valley and tech…
- 4 Nov 2022
Schmidt Futures, Rhodes Trust Open Applications for Brilliant Nigerian Teens to Join Global Rise Community
Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced that young people ages 15 to 17 (as of July 1st, 2023) can apply for the 2023 Rise Global Challenge with the launch of the ‘Rise To’…
- 24 Apr 2026
How Nigerians Are Secretly Using AI to Master Creative Skills Fast
Google has revealed new insights showing that Nigerians are increasingly leveraging Search and artificial intelligence tools to develop creative skills and explore artistic pursuits in 2026. Google…
- 10 Jan 2022
Mastercard Unveils New Podcast That shows How Financial Inclusion is Creating an Equitable Future for All
After announcing its commitment to financially include one billion people into the digital economy by 2025, Mastercard is bringing awareness to some of the world’s most critical issues through an…
- 13 Jul 2022
Thanks to Digital Marketing, Every Entrepreneur can go Global
By Elyse Estrada, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Aleph Group, Inc The dream of every entrepreneur is to have a global customer base. After all, nothing shows you’ve made it like people all around…
- 13 Apr 2023
Supercharge Your Digital Marketing to Increase Sales During Ramadan: Here’s How
By Derek Jason Bossman, Business Development Lead, Ghana, Ad Dynamo by Aleph Across the globe, the world’s 1.9 billion Muslims are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. A time of fasting, prayer,…
- 10 Jul 2018
Swype Global Seeks Strategic Partnerships to Reform Music Talent Discovery in Africa
Nigeria’s potential as a technology market hub continues to attract attention from international organizations. Swype Global Ltd, a UK digital startup has made a strategic entry into Nigeria…