The digital music industry in East Africa is growing, as smartphone penetration and internet connectivity improve – should the global music industry be paying more attention?
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African streaming service Mdundo predicts growth to 35m users
African streaming service Mdundo expects to grow from 26 million monthly active users to 35 million by the end of June 2024.
UnitedMasters taps Nigerian producer Sarz for Africa expansion
Distributor UnitedMasters is the latest music industry company hoping to sign more artists from across Africa.
African streaming service Mdundo grows to 21.5m active users
Earlier this year, African music streaming service Mdundo outlined its ambitions to reach 50 million monthly active users [MAUs] by 2025.
Mdundo reports 20 million active users across Africa
Mdundo, the African streaming service that supplies music free of charge, supported by advertising from leading African brands, announced in June that it wanted 50 million users by 2025.
Streaming service Mdundo is UMG’s latest Africa licensing deal
It has announced an agreement with Mdundo, which is popular in countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya and Ghana.
Country Profile – East Africa 2021
East Africa’s digital music industry might live in the shadow of Nigeria and South Africa but it is growing quickly, thanks to the rise of the smartphone.
Mdundo reveals latest telco deal: with Vodacom Tanzania
Telcos are set to play an important role in the evolution of music streaming across Africa, both through the rollout of their 4G networks and cheaper mobile data plans, and […]