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- 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…
- 5 May 2023
Here are Five Exceptional Rising African Stars that joined Spotify RADAR Programme
Spotify, global streaming gianton Friday announced the latest RADAR Africa artists - joining a global cohort as part of the programme dedicated to driving the discovery of emerging artists across the…
- 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…
- 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 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…
- 9 Jun 2022
COLORSxSTUDIOS Partners with Spotify to Bring Ayra Starr’s Electrifying Performance to the Masses
COLORSxSTUDIOS and Spotify have announced an exciting new partnership that will showcase selected African artists. The artists will also be featured on the COLORSxSTUDIOS website for fans to learn…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 31 Jan 2023
Here Are the Emerging Artists to Watch in 2023
Few things are quite as exciting as discovering new talent to listen to on repeat, add to your favourite playlists and lean on for emotional support over the course of the year. For fans of African…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- 27 May 2021
Spotify Premium Launches Exciting Offer for Free, First-Time Nigerian Users
This is the best times for Nigerian music lovers as Spotify is launching new offers for its free and first-time users to enjoy the benefits of a Premium account. Starting from the 26th of May,…