African music has taken the world by storm, led by Amapiano and Afrobeats and the genres’ artists have reached previously unprecedented heights for African music. According to IFPI’s 2024 report, the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) music industry is the only region where revenues’ growth surpassed 20%, making it the fastest growing. SSA’s overall revenue grew by 24.7%, which…
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TitoM and Yuppe tell Apple Music What’s Next after the Runaway Success of “Tshwala Bam”
South African amapiano producers TitoM and Yuppe join Nandi Madida via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about their viral hit, “Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E & EeQue).” They also discuss their beginnings in music—and what they’ve got planned next. TitoM and Yuppe tell Apple Music What’s Next after the Runaway Success of “Tshwala Bam”…
Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio With Nandi Madida This Friday With Kelvin Momo
Cover Star InterviewSouth African amapiano producer Kelvin Momo joins Nandi Madida via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest track, the Babalwa M collab “Amalobolo (feat. Stixx & Nia Pearl).” He also discusses the meaning behind his album, ‘Kurhula,’ finding his creative lane, and how he creates music that resonates. The Big…
Apple Music announces Mnqobi Yazo as the Up Next artist in South Africa
Apple Music today announced the latest artist to be featured in its new Up Next artist development program in South Africa, is Afro-pop singer-songwriter Mnqobi Yazo. “Thank you Apple Music for choosing me as your Up Next Local Artist in South Africa,” he tells Apple Music. “It really means a lot, more people are going to…
Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday with YKB
Cover Star InterviewNigerian Afro-fusion star YKB joins Nandi Madida via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest track, ”high and sober.” He also discusses his new deluxe EP, ‘YUSFUL MUSIC (RELOADED),’ his creative process, and working with super producer and artist, Pheelz. The Big 5Nandi Madida shares the 5 hottest new African…
Spotify Timeline: Tracking Tyla’s Water from the streets of Johannesburg to global domination
Tyla is the first winner of the newly created Grammy Awards Best African Music Performance category, celebrating the best of African music. Water, which is Tyla’s entrance into the global music scene, took home the award at the 66th edition beating out Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Musa Keys, among others. Cozy beginnings Tyla’s Water journey with Spotify started in July…
Rising Stars of Southern Africa: Spotify shines a light on 2024’s Must-Hear talents
Africa is a treasure trove of artistic talent, and 2024 promises to be a year of exciting new voices breaking through. From soulful singers to trailblazing artists, these emerging talents are going to be the ones to watch this year as they put in work to captivate audiences and redefine the pulse of Africa’s music scene. Spotify,…
The top South African podcasts of 2023 on Spotify: a deep dive into conversations that matter
Podcasts have become an integral part of many people’s daily routines. With a diverse range of content catering to any interest one can think of, however niche, it’s little surprise that the medium has flourished since Sarah Koenig’s “Serial” captured the mass imagination in 2014. 2023 has seen a massive growth in the popularity of…
Gugulethu Nyatsumba ( Sis G.U ) bags Spotify’s Newst Podcast Funding Initiative!
Who said; we should only shine the light on South African women within the month of August only. With the success of women escalating on a daily basis, we’ll use every day as an excuse to celebrate women across the globe, who are doing well within their field of work. Giant brand, Spotify has announced…
A MUSICAL GEM: AMI FAKU
Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, with a voice that commands the attention of any room she enters. Ami Faku realised she could sing from a young age, when she was obliged to sing at church. Years later, all of those experience have been put into good use, as she is able to bless…
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