Tag: Spotify

Brazy named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist for April – see what makes her tick?

Spotify has named Nigerian singer Brazy as the EQUAL Africa Artist for April, recognising her as one of the...

Spotify unveils Lent Destination featuring African gospel music and Christian podcasts

Spotify today announced the launch of its dedicated Lent Destination, a new hub on the platform designed to accompany...

Tyla’s global hit Water surpasses one billion streams on Spotify

South African singer Tyla has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify with her global hit ‘Water’, making her...

Love in the time of internet: Kenyan men streaming more heartbreak anthems on Spotify

Love can be sweet until it’s not. One moment it’s “Meet my person” and the next it’s “How did...

Spotify: How throwback songs bonded Africans in 2024

Music has always been central to African culture, reflecting societal changes while connecting generations. In recent years, throwback hits...

Spotify Wrapped 2024: The rise of arbantone music in Kenya

Music is a dynamic and ever-evolving art form. Across Africa, we have seen the rise of music genres that...

African gospel makes mark in 2024 – Spotify Wrapped

Gospel music has long been a spiritual cornerstone in Africa, offering solace, celebration, and a divine connection. In recent...

Spotify Wrapped party celebrates Kenya’s creativity and local sounds

Spotify hosted the much-anticipated Wrapped 2024 party at Baobox in Nairobi, Kenya, on December 8. The event marked a moment...

Bien named Kenya’s most streamed artist on Spotify – Wrapped 2024

Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza, widely known as Bien, has been named the most-streamed local artist on Spotify in Kenya this...

FAVE named November Spotify EQUAL Africa artist

Spotify has named Ugochinyere Chidozie, better known as FAVE, as November 2024's EQUAL Africa Artist of the Month. With...

Spotify releases Radar documentary for Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka

Kampala-born singer-songwriter and producer Joshua Baraka, is set to captivate global audiences with the release of his latest single...

Spotify launches state-of-the-art podcast studio in Johannesburg

Spotify has announced announce the launch of its cutting-edge podcast studio in Johannesburg, reinforcing its commitment to the vibrant...