Spotify Slams Apple’s “Outrageous” 27% Commission

Spotify Slams Apple’s “Outrageous” 27% Commission

Music streaming giant Spotify has launched a scathing critique against Apple for imposing new transaction fees of up to 27% in the US, labelling it as “outrageous” and accusing the tech giant of prioritizing profits over fair competition. Apple recently announced that app developers could sell products outside its store, but only if they continued…

Spotify Shifts Focus to AI, Slashing Staff in Bid for Podcasting and Audiobook Domination
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Spotify Shifts Focus to AI, Slashing Staff in Bid for Podcasting and Audiobook Domination

In a strategic move to boost margins in its podcasting and audiobook divisions, Spotify has announced a major shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in a series of layoffs. The streaming giant, known for its personalized user experience driven by AI, has undergone three rounds of layoffs in the past year, eliminating 590 positions in…

Spotify Takes Action: Reduces Royalties for Rain Sounds, White Noise and Other Non-Music Tracks

Spotify Takes Action: Reduces Royalties for Rain Sounds, White Noise and Other Non-Music Tracks

In a bid to address revenue manipulation concerns and ensure fair compensation within its streaming platform, Spotify has announced significant changes to its royalty system, particularly impacting non-music tracks such as rain sounds and white noise. In a blog post on Tuesday, Spotify detailed the modifications that include an increase in the minimum track length…

Wizkid Makes History with Six Billion Streams on Spotify, Pioneering African Music on the Global Stage”
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Wizkid Makes History with Six Billion Streams on Spotify, Pioneering African Music on the Global Stage”

In a thrilling turn of events that has music enthusiasts around the world buzzing with excitement, the renowned Nigerian musical sensation Ayo Balogun, internationally recognized as Wizkid, continues to make indelible marks in the world of music. Possessing an unrivalled talent for crafting captivating melodies and an unmistakable presence on stage, Wizkid has once again…

Spotify Reveals the Top 10 Afrobeats Songs of All Time
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Spotify Reveals the Top 10 Afrobeats Songs of All Time

Spotify, following the launch of one of its kind website dedicated to the success and growth of Afrobeats, has confirmed the ten Afrobeats songs of all time. Spotify, one of the most prominent digital streaming platforms for music, has confirmed the ten Afrobeats songs of all time. This list of the greatest Afrobeats songs of…

Spotify Cuts 200 Jobs Within its Podcasting Unit

Spotify Cuts 200 Jobs Within its Podcasting Unit

Spotify, the popular audio streaming company, is implementing a workforce reduction in its podcasting unit, resulting in 200 employees being laid off, which accounts for approximately 2% of the company’s global workforce. In a statement released on Monday, the Sweden-based company acknowledged the difficult decision it had to make, describing it as a strategic realignment…

Spotify Thrills Influencers, Media With Music & Art Experience
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Spotify Thrills Influencers, Media With Music & Art Experience

Spotify recently brought together influencers, media, creators and visual artists to a captivating experience. Spotify has established itself as the streaming platform of choice for many young Nigerians who are actively contributing to the growth of music streaming in the country. Spotify’s latest effort in fostering growth in the creative industry comes in the form…

Spotify Removes Bollywood Song Catalog in Licensing Dispute
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Spotify Removes Bollywood Song Catalog in Licensing Dispute

Bollywood fans have been left without access to hundreds of their favorite tunes on Spotify because of a licensing dispute. As reported on CNN, Spotify said it had removed the entire catalog of Zee Music — India’s second-biggest domestic music label with 93.7 million subscribers on YouTube — on March 14 after the companies were…

True Giant! Burna Boy Becomes the Fastest African Artist to…
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True Giant! Burna Boy Becomes the Fastest African Artist to…

Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Burna Boy has set a new record for African music on the digital streaming platform Spotify as he became the Fastest African artist to hit 600 million streams with the album ‘Love Damini.’ ‘Love Damini’ became the fastest African album to hit and surpass 600 million streams on Spotify…

Top 20 African Artistes with Most Spotify Monthly Listeners
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Top 20 African Artistes with Most Spotify Monthly Listeners

Spotify has nearly 80 million songs and 4 million podcasts in its library, making it one of the most popular streaming platforms. Over 400 million listeners, including 188 million premium subscribers, use the service. It’s a place where new creatives are discovered and an audience every artist should try to reach. Rema [Nigeria] – 38…