Also known as: Spotify Fresh Finds
Music streaming platform sponsoring African festivals and hosting artist development programs across East Africa.
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Citizen Digital
… Globally, creators have come up with AI-generated and AI-assisted songs distributed through platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, DistroKid, among others. …
Kenyan creators betting on AI models to produce hit songs as copyright puzzle lingersThe Standard
… The HOT LIKE YOU song has officially launched on Spotify. The HOT song: An anthem for every version of youAt the heart of the HOT 70 campaign is “HOT LIKE YOU,” a new song written and performed by Savara, one of Africa’s most celebrated musicians and a founding member of the awar …
HOT Like You: Infinix and Savara launch the HOT 70 series to celebrate Kenya's slash youth generationCitizen Digital
Spotify partners with Afro Nation Portugal to amplify African music globally By Ian Omondi July 03, 2026 06:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A smartphone and a headset are seen in front of a screen projec …
Spotify partners with Afro Nation Portugal to amplify African music globallyCitizen Digital
Spotify joins Afronation Portugal 2026 as streaming partner By Citizen Reporter July 03, 2026 04:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Spotify logo is seen during a Loud & Clear event held at its new offic …
Spotify joins Afronation Portugal 2026 as streaming partnerCitizen Digital
Burna Boy sets new Spotify record as Africa's most-streamed artist By Purity Jelagat July 02, 2026 11:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Burna Boy. …
Burna Boy sets new Spotify record as Africa's most-streamed artistCitizen Digital
Spotify Africa boss Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy speaks on royalties, streaming and the continent's music revolution By Ian Omondi May 18, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa Manag …
Spotify Africa boss Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy speaks on royalties, streaming and the continent's music revolutionCitizen Digital
Global demand pushes South African artists’ Spotify royalties to Ksh.3.9 billion By Ian Omondi May 17, 2026 04:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South African artist Loyiso Gijana, Spotify Sub-Saharan Afri …
Global demand pushes South African artists’ Spotify royalties to Ksh.3.9 billionCitizen Digital
… African music artists received USD$59 million from Spotify in 2024, just 0.59% of the platform's USD$10 billion in global royalty payments, despite Africa's streaming market being among the fastest growing on earth. …
Why financial literacy is essential for athletes, creatives in emerging global economiesCitizen Digital
Fresh Finds: Spotify bets on East Africa’s next wave of music stars By Ian Omondi May 05, 2026 01:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ywaya Tajiri of Watendaili duo with Zaituni during the Fresh Finds record …
Fresh Finds: Spotify bets on East Africa’s next wave of music starsCitizen Digital
… And so, instead of catching him there, we found each other in a studio, courtesy of Spotify, like two characters who missed the first act but still made it just in time for the plot twist. …
Exclusive: Joshua Baraka on fame, getting ‘chubbier’...and what really happened with Tems at Blankets & WineKenyan creators are adopting AI-powered models to produce music as Large Language Models and generative AI systems use existing data from human singers to create captivating songs. The trend has raised copyright questions as AI-generated tracks increasingly populate the music landscape.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan creators are adopting AI-powered models to produce music as Large Language Models and generative AI systems use existing data from human singers to create captivating songs. The trend has raised copyright questions as AI-generated tracks increasingly populate the music landscape.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Infinix has unveiled the HOT 70 Series smartphone in Kenya alongside a new song by musician Savara, celebrating young people balancing multiple passions and careers. The campaign, titled "HOT LIKE YOU," includes a music video featuring Kenyan creators and is designed to resonate with what the company calls the "Slash Youth Generation."
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival's official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner, launching a dedicated destination on its platform with official playlists, featured artists, exclusive content and performance videos. The festival takes place July 3–5 in Portimão, Portugal, and has become one of the world's biggest celebrations of African music and culture.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify has joined Afronation Portugal 2026 as an official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner, creating a dedicated festival destination on the platform with on-demand content, exclusive performances, and official playlists. The festival takes place from 3 to 5 July in Portimão, Portugal.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Burna Boy reached 46.84 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of June 30, 2026, surpassing South African singer Tyla's previous record of 46.58 million. The achievement was boosted by his single "Dai Dai," the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy spoke at the platform's Johannesburg event about royalties and the continent's music sector. The company revealed that South African artists generated more than Ksh.3.9 billion in royalties on Spotify in 2025.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African artists generated more than Ksh.3.9 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2025, a 28 per cent year-on-year increase. The figures were unveiled during Spotify's annual Loud & Clear event in Johannesburg, which releases reports on music streaming economics and artist royalties.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article argues that athletes and creative professionals in emerging global economies, particularly in Africa, face financial ruin despite earning substantial income because they lack financial literacy. It notes that over 33% of Kenyan runners cite financial success as their primary reason for running, and that about 10% are true professionals competing in international races with five- or six-figure prize money.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify concluded a two-day recording and education programme in Nairobi in partnership with ONErpm, bringing together emerging artists, producers, and songwriters from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Fresh Finds programme is designed to nurture local talent and connect artists with international audiences through collaborative recording sessions, media training, and business workshops.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka was interviewed by Citizen Digital at a Spotify Fresh Finds session instead of the originally planned Blankets and Wine festival venue in September.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →