Spotify Wrapped 2025: What the Data Reveals About Gospel Music’s Rise in Sub-Saharan Africa
Spotify Wrapped data shows gospel music entering the mainstream in Sub-Saharan Africa, led by African gospel artists including Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, Moses Bliss, Joyous Celebration and Nontokozo Mkhize driving sustained streaming growth and chart presence.
The Ultimate 2026 Music Blueprint Every African Artist, Songwriter, Session Musician and Producer Needs
African music creators setting new goals need better systems. Afro Soundtrack’s 2026 music blueprint shows how to earn money from music beyond streaming.
CISAC Global Collections Report 2025 Shows 7.2% Music Royalty Growth and Global Opportunity for African Music Creators
The global music royalty ecosystem in 2025 presents an extraordinary inflection point for African creators. According to new data from the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), global creator royalties reached a record €13.97 billion. Music alone accounted for €12.59 billion, representing 90 percent of all collections and delivering strong year-on-year growth […]
Publishing vs Master Royalties Explained: What Every African Artist, Session Musician, Producer & Songwriter Must Know
If you’re a Nigerian or African artist, producer, or songwriter (composer) trying to make sense of music royalties, you’re not alone. The music business can feel like a maze of confusing terms, percentages, and payment streams. And when we say “composer,” we’re talking about everyone who helps shape a song: the person who wrote the […]
The Real Difference Between a Music Publisher and a Music Distributor in Nigeria’s Music Business
Nigeria’s music industry is booming, and Afrobeats is leading the charge. As more artists release songs on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay, many still confuse the roles of a music publisher and a distributor. Both help artists earn from their music, but in very different ways. Here’s a simple breakdown of how they work, how they connect, and how Nigerian artists can protect their rights, collect every royalty, and grow globally with the best music publisher in Africa: Afro Soundtrack.
How to Collect Music Royalties in 120+ Countries and How Afro Soundtrack Makes It Happen
Collecting global music royalties entails building a clear ownership record, registering works in the right places, delivering flawless metadata, linking with trusted collection partners, and actively claiming income from every source where a song earns money. It is hinged on having accurate rights information, persistent metadata, and reliable relationships with collecting societies, digital platforms, and […]
Music Metadata Explained: The Key to Getting Paid in Nigeria’s Music Industry
Imagine pouring your heart into a track that takes off on streaming platforms worldwide. The views climb, playlists feature your sound, and fans from Lagos to Accra, to New York, to London, vibe to your rhythm. But when your royalty statement arrives, the payout is only a fraction of what you expected, or worse, nothing […]
The Complete Guide to Music Publishing for African Artists, Producers and Songwriters
People often hear the word publishing in music and assume it is the same as distribution or streaming income. But what is music publishing really, and why is it important for you to understand it? Simply put, music publishing is about the rights, monetisation, and administration of the composition of a song. The keyword here […]
Understanding Split Sheets: A Guide for Nigerian Songwriting Collaborations
Some of the biggest hits out of Nigeria didn’t happen in isolation. They happened through collaboration, shared effort and vision by all parties involved. A songwriter pens the perfect hook, a producer lays down a killer beat, and a vocalist brings it all to life. The energy is right, the music is magic, and then […]
Top 6 Ways Nigerian Artists Make Money Beyond Live Shows
The Nigerian music industry has transformed into a global powerhouse, riding the vibrant wave of Afrobeats to captivate listeners around the world. Once dependent on live shows and physical album sales, Nigerian artists are now embracing diverse income streams fueled by streaming, social media, sync licensing, and brand deals. This shift empowers artists to build […]