Global Music Industry Booms with $28.6 Billion Revenues, Streaming Dominates, Challenges Loom
Global music revenues surged by 10.2 percent last year, reaching $28.6 billion, as per the latest data released on Thursday. However, despite the...
African Female Artists Shine on Billboard Hot 100: Tems Leads with 5 Entries
A new wave of African female artists is significantly impacting the global music scene, with several charting on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100....
Non-English Music Gains Momentum in Streaming Era – Spotify Report
Speaking English is no longer a prerequisite for global musical success in the streaming era, as highlighted by Luminate’s 2023 Year-End Music Report...
TikTok Unveils New Reward Program to Boost Original Content Creation
TikTok has launched a reward program encouraging users to create search-optimised, original content. Previously, in beta testing, this initiative focused on four metrics:...
Moove Secures $100M Led by Uber for Ride-Hailing
According to TechCrunch, car-financing startup Moove has raised $100 million in a Series B round reportedly led by Uber. This funding round brings...
Dr Adaora Umeoji Makes History as Zenith Bank’s First Female CEO
Dr. Adaora Umeoji has been appointed the first female CEO of Zenith Bank in Nigeria, a historic move. She has a distinguished academic...
Mo Abudu Teams Up with Idris Elba for ‘Dust To Dreams’ Short Film
Idris Elba, renowned for his roles in “Luther” and “Hijack,” is stepping into the director’s chair for the short film “Dust To Dreams.”...
Truecaller Enhances Spam-Blocking AI, Targets Premium Subscribers with ‘Max’ Update
Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has significantly enhanced its spam-call-blocking capabilities. It now blocks between 38 and 40 billion spam calls annually...
Telegram Raises $330 Million Through Bond Sales, Eyes Profitability and Potential IPO
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov announced today on his channel that the company successfully raised $330 million in investment through bond sales...
Tyla’s Upcoming Album to Feature Global Music Stars
Tyla’s upcoming album, set for release on Friday, March 22, 2024, promises an array of guest appearances from notable global music stars. Sharing...
Super Eagles To Play World Cup Qualifiers In New Jerseys
Nike has revealed the new Super Eagles jerseys for the 2024–2025 football season, showcasing bold designs and innovative features. The home jersey features...
Davido Acknowledges Angelique Kidjo’s Global Impact on African Music
Renowned Nigerian singer David Adedeji Adeleke, famously known as Davido, has acknowledged Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo for paving the way for a...