More and more Africans are listening to African music, especially to artists who hail from their home country, and listening via Audiomack. From Tanzania to Senegal, Mali to Liberia, the music service dominates the top of the charts across the continent, holding tight to the #1 Music app spot in 17 countries. 
 

Yet this is about more than app downloads and user numbers; it’s about a seachange in listening habits, an influx of energy into local scenes and emerging artists. Audiomack’s Top 100 Charts show how local sounds are gaining major ground with music fans, a transformative shift for musicmakers and music lovers. 
 

“Our Top 100 charts reflect how different countries are listening to their own music, demonstrating that all creators in Africa now have access to a platform that allows them to distribute their own music,” explains Charlotte Bwana, Vice President, Marketing at Audiomack. “These charts are more than numbers, they’re a reflection of identity, culture, and pride. In Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal, Mali, and Liberia, the Weekly Top 100 belongs to hometown heroes, proof that these local scenes are alive with creativity and shaping the rhythms that define Africa’s soundscape.”
 

By developing locally tailored discovery interfaces, Audiomack has provided editorial visibility to emerging artists through a human-curated approach, in countries distanced from the curatorial ecosystems of many DSPs. In developing and historically overlooked markets, local artists have access to playlists that showcase their unique sounds with an intentional focus on spotlighting rising talent. Audiomack has also invested in highlighting regional scenes and genre movements through social media storytelling via their series "Scenes." Scenes has included the coverage of nascent genres such as the Kompa movement in Tanzania and the growing Drill scene in Eastern Nigeria, moments often underrepresented in mainstream music media.
 

Audiomack's Artist Watch series has become a key platform for identifying and amplifying standout acts, providing focused exposure to artists who are shaping the next wave of African music, from South Sudan to Mali. Hip-hop, in particular, has been a central area of emphasis. “Through genre-focused playlists, we’ve mapped domestic rap scenes from blossoming scenes like Rwanda and Cameroon, offering exposure and DSP-level support to artists who previously lacked access to such infrastructure,” Bwana says.
 

Artists are also taking note, feeling the lift Audiomack is providing and how the service has changed the game for emerging and established artists by bringing their music to broader regional fanbases and to the rest of the world. “Audiomack has given Malian rap real visibility,” notes rapper 2DS. “Today, our music is spreading faster and further, and that's motivating a whole generation of artists. Malian rap now has its place on the map, and that changes everything.” 
 

“Galsen Rap (Senegalese rap) has always been a platform of expression for the voiceless in Senegal. Audiomack has taken on a special role in this dynamic. It is one of the most widely used platforms by our audience, not only because it is easily accessible but also because it has managed to build a strong connection with the local scene,” explains Senegalese rap icon Oothentik Zeus. “Thanks to playlists entirely dedicated to Galsen Rap, West African rap, and African rap, Audiomack gives artists a real opportunity for visibility. The work of their curators, who are approachable and responsive, creates a direct link between the platform, the artists, and the audience. Audiomack continues to support the growth of Galsen Rap beyond our borders.”
 

Within countries, Audiomack is also helping local artists gain traction and win over fans on the homefront. “Audiomack has significantly transformed the music landscape in Rwanda. In the past, our charts were largely dominated by Nigerian and Tanzanian artists, but today we are witnessing a remarkable shift where even upcoming local talents are charting,” reflects soulful artist Kevin Kade. “This demonstrates the platform’s crucial role in amplifying Rwandan voices and providing visibility to young artists who previously had limited opportunities.”
 

Liberia’s JZyNo agrees, calling digital Audiomack the “digital powerhouse of Liberian music,” while Tanzanian producer Ayo Lizer explains that Audiomack “...support upcoming talent if the music is good, it gets a platform. Their Trending section is proof of this, because you’ll often see fresh new names rising there,” a fact that has boosted the confidence of young, up-and-coming talent in Tanzania. 
 

It’s been a similar experience for Nigerian pop artist Ayo Maff, who was featured by Audiomack’s You Need to Hear series in June of 2024, and says most of his fanbase finds his music on the platform. “On the streets many do not have much, it actually does not take much to make an ordinary person on the streets happy; music is one of them, and how Audiomack has made my music easy to access, my people who don’t have much don’t need much to stream my music, hear my story and live my experience like it is theirs,” says Maff.
 

Even in markets that face tremendous challenges, Audiomack is making an impact. “For artists like me in South Sudan,” says singer-songwriter Milton Kizzy. “Audiomack has been a blessing. It gave us a space to showcase our music without needing huge budgets or industry connections. What makes Audiomack special is that it’s free, accessible, and trusted by the people. It's now the biggest streaming platform in South Sudan. It’s opening doors for a new generation of talent.”  
 

About Audiomack
 

Audiomack is a music streaming and discovery platform that connects artists with fans. With more than 45 million monthly users, the service allows artists to upload unlimited music for free and features a curated library that includes songs from all three major labels and more than 400 independents. Tools like Connect, Boost, and Audiomod help artists engage their audience and build community.
 

Audiomack is home to over 1 million active creators and ranks among the top music apps in more than 20 countries.

Partnership with Beatdapp helps Audiomack set a new standard for fair play, editorial integrity, and artist protection.
 

NEW YORK/VANCOUVER, June 4, 2025 — Audiomack, the global music streaming and discovery platform, and Beatdapp, the leading independent fraud detection company serving the music industry, today announced their partnership to combat streaming fraud across the Audiomack platform. 
 

Committed to ensuring every legitimate creator and rights holder is paid every dollar earned on the platform, Audiomack has engaged Beatdapp to provide its market-leading independent third-party analysis to eliminate streaming fraud and safeguard its user experience. 
 

By analyzing all streaming activity on the Audiomack platform, Beatdapp will remove fraudulent streams from sales reports, identify compromised user accounts, detect bots, and help inform editorial decisions, including inclusion on internal and external charts and algorithmically created playlists. 
 

“We take our role in providing accurate royalty reporting very seriously for the benefit of every creator who earns income from our platform,” said Dave Macli, Audiomack CEO. “By partnering with Beatdapp, we have adopted the best-in-class technology from an impartial third party to demonstrate our commitment to both our creator and rights holder partners, and to uphold the integrity of our editorial recommendations and chart activity. We are delighted to partner with the team as part of our continued effort to combat streaming fraud.” 
 

“Audiomack champions music discovery and creator fairness,” said Beatdapp Co-CEO Morgan Hayduk. “Our partnership brings sophisticated, unbiased fraud detection to protect royalties and uphold platform integrity. By leveraging best-in-class trust and safety solutions, our technology empowers Audiomack to combat fraud effectively, ensuring confidence in their royalty payouts, charts, and editorial recommendations.”
 

About Audiomack 

Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 40 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin.
 

Industry-leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists; and Audiomod, which allows listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real time. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe and is a top-5 music app on Android in 17 African countries.
 

About Beatdapp

Beatdapp is a venture backed streaming fraud detection company focused on eliminating streaming fraud and ensuring fair compensation for artists. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto focused. With its leading technology and team of experts, Beatdapp is set to revolutionize the music industry by providing accurate and transparent streaming data for the music industry that is expected to reach 1.2 billion paid consumers and generate $75 billion in revenue by 2030.
 

Founded by industry and technology veterans Pouria Assadipour, Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk, Beatdapp has emerged as a leading music technology company with deep domain expertise, customer empathy, and the technical ability to solve the most challenging problems presented by the explosion of streamed music consumption worldwide. Beatdapp is the trusted partner of streaming services, music labels, collection societies, creator tools services, and distributors.

Global streaming powerhouse Audiomack is strengthening its presence in Latin America, meeting the region's surging demand for music discovery. With a 22% increase in streams from Latin American users and a 19% rise in Latin music streams worldwide, Audiomack is proving to be the go-to destination for fans eager to explore new sounds.

Since June 2024, Audiomack has experienced a 10% jump in streams from users in Mexico alone, signaling a growing appetite for fresh music. Over the last two years, 4.5 million new accounts have been created in Latin America. That number is expected to climb even higher with more major label music now available in the region. Latin artists are also seeing increased traction, with many leveraging Audiomack’s Boost program – previously known as Sponsored Songs – to reach new listeners and grow their fanbases.

From Música Mexicana artists like Grupo Marca Registrada, Luis R Conriquez, and Xavi to Latin Urban stars like Jay Wheeler, Rauw Alejandro, and Myke Towers, Audiomack continues to be a champion for rising talent. Jay Wheeler’s installment of Audiomack’s Fine Tuned series alone has racked up over 62 million views on YouTube, demonstrating the platform’s ability to amplify Latin artists globally.

“I am excited by the incredible growth taking place across Latin America, with a substantial increase in streams and users. This momentum reflects the region's passion for music and the increasing demand for music discovery. As we continue to expand and innovate, I’m optimistic about the future and confident that Musica Latina will continue to be instrumental in shaping the global music scene,” said Gineyda Cornelio, Senior Manager, Marketing & Latin Strategy for Audiomack Latin.

Audiomack recently announced an expansion of its licensing agreement with Warner Music Group, further strengthening its presence in Latin America. The extension now includes key markets such as Mexico and the Dominican Republic, broadening access to Warner Music’s catalog across the region.

Audiomack’s success in Latin America builds on the company’s proven track record of growth in emerging markets. The platform has already established itself as a dominant force in Africa, accruing over 58 billion Afrobeats streams and consistently ranking #1 on app stores across the continent. Key initiatives such as a partnership with Carry1st to improve payment accessibility and the opening of Audiomack’s first African office in Nigeria have solidified its foothold in the region.

Now, as Audiomack continues its expansion in Latin America, music fans can expect even greater access to their favorite artists—while new talent gets the platform and tools they need to reach listeners worldwide.

For artists looking to grow their audience, Boost makes it easy to connect with a wider fanbase. Whether you're an up-and-coming artist or an established artist, finding the right listeners has never been easier. At the same time, music lovers can dive into the trendiest playlists tailored just for them—featuring everything from the latest hits to hidden gems, Audiomack has something for every mood and occasion. 

About Audiomack

Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 40 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin.

Industry-leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists; and
Audiomod, which allows listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real time.
With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe and is a top-5 music app on Android in 17 African countries.

New York, February 4, 2025 - Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG), the global music entertainment company, and Audiomack, the music streaming and discovery platform, today announced an expanded licensing agreement covering 47 new countries. The partnership, which began in 2019 and was Audiomack’s first licensing deal with a major label, now includes many territories where Audiomack listeners are already highly engaged.

In this expanded agreement, UK, France, Italy, Germany, the Caribbean, Mexico, Uganda, and Zimbabwe are among the newly added regions joining existing listeners in US, Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, who are already enjoying WMG’s extensive catalog. 

“At WMG, we value partnerships with innovative companies like Audiomack that share our vision for driving music discovery and amplifying emerging talent,” said Allan Coye, EVP, Global Head of Recorded Music Business Development, WMG. “This expanded agreement deepens our commitment to connecting artists with fans worldwide and making music accessible on a global scale. We look forward to continuing to build on this partnership and bring more music to audiences around the world.”

"Audiomack has evolved into a global streaming service in every sense of the word," said David Ponte, Audiomack CMO. "In the last five years, we've established our office in Africa, executed campaigns across multiple continents, and showcased emerging talent from diverse genres. Our mission is to give users worldwide access to music shaping global culture. The Warner Music Group library, with its many talented artists, is naturally a crucial part of that vision.”

The complete Audiomack catalog of WMG artists for these territories has already been added to the service and is now available to listeners.

About Warner Music Group (WMG)
Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG’s Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 10K Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, EastWest, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. WMG’s music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. Follow WMG on Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

About Audiomack 
Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 35 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin. Industry-leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe. Audiomack is ranked as the No. 1 music streaming app in eight African countries and within the top four in four others across the continent.

Lagos, Nigeria—In the five years since music streaming and discovery platform Audiomack launched its first African office in Nigeria, the platform has achieved more than 58 billion Afrobeats streams in this thriving new territory. This milestone has cemented Audiomack's position as the number one app in Nigeria on both iOS and Android while amplifying the global success of local artists like Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Seyi Vibez.

This success was no accident.

Audiomack’s team in Africa, led by Vice President of Marketing Charlotte “Char” Bwana, tailored the platform to the needs of artists and listeners in Nigeria and across the continent.

The service introduced new payment systems to help listeners experience the ad-free premium version Audiomack+ for a month, a week, or even a day to experience a favorite artist’s latest release. A combined 1.9 billion offline downloads helped Audiomack users enjoy their favorite music even in areas with spotty internet connections. Afrobeats playlists – of which there are now more than 7.5 million – sprang up all the time.

The Audiomack team also spoke directly to artists through Audiomack Masterclasses, educating them on the music industry. Advice ranged from royalty splits to discovery tactics and uploading a track to the service. According to Bwana, “Artists realized Audiomack was a service that could be touched rather than just existing in the cloud somewhere.”

Bwana continued: “Simply being able to be on the ground and work with as many artists as possible, to know their needs and wants, helped us to scale to where we are today five years later.”

Audiomack is not resting on its laurels. Recent partnerships with multiple payment providers, including Flutterwave, MTN Nigeria, and Carry1st, Africa’s leading consumer payments provider, have increased accessibility to even more listeners in several African nations.

“We’ve done our best to make it affordable for anyone to listen to their favorite artists on Audiomack+,” Bwana said. “We’re proud to have made music more accessible.”

Audiomack In Africa By The Numbers:

• Total Afrobeats streams in Nigeria since 2020: 58 billion
• Audiomack App Store ranking: 1 iOS Store / 1 Android Store
• MAU & DAU in Nigeria: 15.3M MAU & 4.9M DAU
• Afrobeats growth streams since 2020: 258% increase in yearly streams
• Number of offline downloads: 1.9 billion
• User-generated playlist since 2020:  7,545,268
• Showcase Audiomack Top Nigeria playlists: Verified: Afrosounds (167 million plays), Weekly 100: Nigeria (140 million plays), Weekly 100: Lagos (47 million plays), Seyi Vibez Essentials (42 million plays), Naijamapiano (35 million plays), Asake Essentials (34 million plays), We Dey Vibe (30 million plays), Bella Shmurda Essentials (29 million plays), Hometown Heroes: Nigeria (24 million plays), Mohbad Essentials (22 million plays), BNXN Essentials (22 million plays), Verified: Hip-Hop (21 million plays)
• Top 5 most streamed Afrobeats Albums: Work of Art by Asake (476 million), Mr. Money With the Vibe by Asake (462 million plays), Billion Dollar Baby 2.0 by Seyi Vibez (430 million plays), Boy Alone by Omah Lay (386 million plays), Blessed by Mohbad (250 million plays), Timeless by Davido (236 million plays), Twice as Tall by Burna Boy (234 million plays), Maverick by Kizz Daniel (219 million plays), The Villain I Never Was by Black Sherif (216 million plays), Thy Kingdom Come by Seyi Vibez (213 million plays), I Told Them… by Burna Boy (212 million plays)
• Top 5 most streamed songs: “Lonely At the Top” by Asake (87 million plays), “Terminator” by Asake (66 million plays), “Bandana” by Fireboy DML (65 million plays), “Amapiano” by Asake (61 million plays), “Peace Be Unto You” by Asake (60 million plays), “Beast & Peace” by Mohbad (54 million plays), “GWAGWALADA” by BNXN (53 million plays), “2:30” by Asake (52 million plays), “soso” by Omah Lay (52 million plays), “Cana” by Seyi Vibez (52 million plays), “Cast” by Shallipopi (49 million plays), “Buga (Lo Lo Lo)” by Kizz Daniel (49 million plays)
• Top 5 Most streamed artists in Nigeria of all time: Seyi Vibez (1.4 billion plays), Asake (1.2 billion plays), Burna Boy (1.1 billion plays), Bella Shmurda (735 million plays), Omah Lay (716 million plays), Kizz Daniel (700 million plays), Mohbad (647 million plays), OLAMIDE (624 million plays), Zinoleesky (606 million plays), Davido (543 million plays), Fireboy DML (508 million plays), Wizkid (459 million plays)
• Top 10 Nigerian women on Audiomack: Simi, Tiwa Savage, Teni, Qing Madi, Yemi Alade, Fave, Ayra Starr, Tems, Asa, Niniola
• Top 5 most-streamed Gospel songs: “Obinigwe” by Minister GUC (11 million), “Daddy Wey Dey Pamper” by Moses Bliss (11 million), “Chinedum” by Mercy Chinwo (10 million), “Obinasom” by Mercy Chinwo (10 million), “Too Faithful” by Moses Bliss (8 million)

About Audiomack
Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 30 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin. Industry-leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists; and Audiomod, which allows listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real-time. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe and is a top-5 music app on Android in 17 African countries.

Streaming and discovery platform Audiomack has partnered with India's leading music label Saregama, marking a significant expansion of its South Asian music catalog. This strategic alliance adds thousands of Bollywood hits and regional language tracks to Audiomack's offering, strengthening its position as a key destination for South Asian music fans in the diaspora while deepening its commitment to serving its rapidly growing listener base across the Indian subcontinent.

"Audiomack Desi's curation serves lean-in listeners and highlights subcultures in South Asian music, such as the burgeoning Afrodesi and Desi Electronic scenes," explains Akash Raje, South Asian music curation lead at Audiomack. "The addition of Saregama's diverse front-line and legacy catalog allows us to better curate the rich musical tapestry that is South Asian music, bringing both classic and contemporary Indian music to fans worldwide."

Audiomack has built a strong presence in South Asian music, generating over 160 million Punjabi streams globally each month, with Canada alone accounting for 77.5 million. The platform also serves more than 200,000 monthly active users in India, with substantial user bases across Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other South Asian markets.In the UK, cities with thriving South Asian music scenes like Birmingham, Manchester, and London have emerged as key hubs for the platform's Desi content.

This partnership marks the beginning of a new era for Audiomack as the platform continues to prioritize cultural representation and offer unparalleled access to South Asian music, but the company is already a proud part of the community. Deeply committed to the scene, Audiomack is also a partner of 5X Fest, North America's largest Punjabi music festival. The 2024 edition of the festival, held in Surrey, Canada, saw 3,000 attendees and garnered 50 million digital impressions, with Audiomack curating the official festival playlist.

About Audiomack 

Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 35 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin. Industry-leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists; and Audiomod, a feature allowing listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real-time. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe. Audiomack is ranked as the No. 1 music streaming app in eight African countries and within the top four in four others across the continent.

Carry1st expands beyond gaming to enable seamless access to audio subscriptions across Africa through local payment methods

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA -- 1st October 2024 - Carry1st, Africa's leading consumer payments provider, today announces a new partnership with Audiomack, one of the globe’s leading music streaming and discovery platforms with more than 30 million monthly users. This collaboration makes it easier than ever for Audiomack’s customers in Africa to purchase subscriptions to stream their favorite artists using local payment methods.

Renowned for providing consumers across Africa access to exclusive gaming content for popular titles like VALORANT and Call of Duty: Mobile, Carry1st’s payment solution, Pay1st, enables consumers to pay for digital items via a range of local payment options, such as mobile money, popular digital wallets, and bank transfer.

This new partnership with Audiomack demonstrates Carry1st’s expansion beyond gaming, highlighting the Shop's growing diversity of content. The Carry1st Shop offers seamless access to a wide range of products, including daily essentials (airtime, data, and electricity), game gift cards and top-ups, lifestyle and entertainment vouchers.

Audiomack, Africa’s leading music streaming platform, serves millions of African music fans. With a strong focus on emerging and independent artists, particularly in the hip-hop, rap, and Afrobeats genres, Audiomack is the top-ranked music streaming app on Apple iOS in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, and Kenya.

Audiomack’s day, week, and month pass subscriptions will be available for purchase via the Carry1st Shop in local currencies in  Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, Uganda, and Senegal. Subscriptions allow music fans to remove ads, unlock special app features, and bring their support of artists to the next level. This includes unlimited downloads, downloaded playlists, HiFi streaming and more.

To celebrate this collaboration, customers can take advantage of a flexible and affordable subscription pricing model, with 10% off on all passes.

Guillaume Noé, VP of Growth for Platform at Carry1st, commented on the partnership: 

"We're really excited to be partnering with such an important platform like Audiomack, which champions entertainment and shares our passion for providing options to African consumers in the entertainment space. This partnership is a testament to our growth and the versatility of the Carry1st Shop. Not only are we unlocking popular games, but we're now also unlocking the music that people love."

Charlotte Bwana, VP of Marketing at Audiomack, noted;

"Audiomack is incredibly excited to partner with Carry1st to expand our presence across Africa and make it easier for music fans across the continent to access premium features. Carry1st has been impactful in growing Africa's gaming industry for creators and users, and we are confident we can replicate this approach in the music space."

About Audiomack
Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 30 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin. Industry-leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favourite artists; and Audiomod, which allows listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real-time. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe and is a top-5 music app on Android in 17 African countries.

About Carry1st
Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of games and digital content. Its mission is to scale awesome content in frontier markets. Carry1st develops, licences, and publishes games and monetizes them effectively with Pay1st, a proprietary payments solution and the Carry1st Shop, their online marketplace. The company has scaled games such as Call of Duty®: Mobile, VALORANT, Mancala Adventures, and Mergedom. Founded in 2018, the company is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Sony, BITKRAFT, Google, and Riot Games. 

Audiomack, the leading music streaming service in 17 African countries with artists across the globe, is partnering with Mogul, the industry’s most effective top layer for tracking royalties. More than 30 million monthly users across the globe can now track their Audiomack royalties alongside all other revenue sources directly with Mogul immediately, as will all future artists who upload their music to the platform.

In an era where many artists are striving to make a living through their music, the partnership between Audiomack and Mogul addresses a crucial need for independent artists. By integrating Mogul’s advanced royalty tracking and payment systems with Audiomack’s expansive streaming platform and monetization program, AMP, the two companies are set to deliver a comprehensive solution that ensures transparency and accuracy in royalty distribution.

Mogul has quickly gained much of the industry’s trust since launching earlier this year, catapulting to $100 million in tracked royalties in four months. Since then, the company has helped more artists track and recover $150 million and supports income and registration tracking of 100+ distributors, publishers, PROs, and platforms, now including Audiomack.

"We are thrilled to partner with the leading creator friendly platform in the music industry." Says Jeff Ponchick, CEO of Mogul "The Audiomack team shares deeply in our vision of financial transparency and through this integration we look forward to helping artists on their platform build longstanding careers in music."

Creators can link their Audiomack and Mogul accounts to maximize their earning potential and collect the most detailed royalty data. Users should make sure that they have distributed or uploaded all of their music to the platform and that they have joined AMP, the Audiomack Monetization Program, before linking their accounts.

Audiomack continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping independent artists earn and receive what they are owed. The streaming service introduced Sponsored Songs in July, a program designed to help burgeoning artists reach new audiences and avoid black market streaming farming schemes.

“Audiomack and Mogul share a central mission: empower artists to build leverage, self-sufficiency, and independence,” explains Jacob Lowy, Manager of Licensing & Music Partnerships. “This partnership unlocks financial freedom and transparency, providing artists not just with distribution royalty tracking, but with entry points to new revenue streams, and the power to investigate the needlessly opaque financial structures of the industry.”

About Audiomack

Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 30 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin. Industry leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists; and Audiomod, a feature allowing listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real-time. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe. 

About Mogul

At Mogul, our mission is to help artists understand their business and achieve their financial goals. We recognize that artists and their teams navigate a complex landscape of content and royalties, often missing out on their rightful earnings — a challenge we're determined to address.

We're crafting the ultimate platform for income transparency in the music industry, designed to demystify the music business and champion a new era of self-reliance and confidence for artists. Join us as we pave the way for a future where every artist has the clarity and support to thrive financially and creatively.

In 2022, music streaming and discovery app Audiomack launched “Keep the Beat Going,” a campaign to reinvigorate the platform’s music discovery mission of introducing talented African artists to fans worldwide. The inaugural KTBG campaign featured several standout artists including Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Rema, Uncle Waffles, DBN Gogo, and many more across playlists, digital ads, and billboards while hosting creator workshops across the continent. Now Audiomack kicks off Keep the Beat Going 2024, highlighting the next generation of African superstars poised to skyrocket to global fame. 

The rise of African music is a testament to the strengthening ties between Africa and its diaspora. Through KTBG 2024, Audiomack will introduce listeners to the voices and stories of 12 emerging artists from the continent: Qing Madi, Muyeez, Majeeed, Lasmid, OliveTheBoy, Reggie, Marioo, D Voice, Platform, Nkosazana Daughter, Tyler ICU, and Yumbs.

Selected by the Audiomack team, these young talents will be connected with new fans worldwide through placements on Audiomack playlists as well as editorial and social support across all of the streaming platform’s formats and channels.

“We are thrilled to spread the word about these talented artists hailing from all around the continent,” says Charlotte Bwana, Vice President of Marketing Audiomack. “From D Voice’s Singeli music–a local genre in Tanzania–to Tyler ICU’s amapiano or Qing Madi’s soulful AfroRnb fusion, Keep the Beat Going 2024 has something for every music fan to love.” 

ARTIST BIOS AND COUNTRIES

Nigeria -

Qing Madi 

Born in Benin City, Qing Madi rose to public acclaim this past year in Nigeria after her standout collaboration “Olé”, in partnership with BNXN. scene. At the age of only 17, the former church choir girl followed up with her self-titled debut EP, which spawned the runaway hit “American Love” in addition to the 2033 R&B staple “Vision,” which later beckoned Chloé Bailey to join her on an international remix. “My music is the freedom to express myself without limitation. The voice for the people. A fusion of AfroRnb.”  

Muyeez

Discovered from an Instagram freestyle video, 16-year-old Muyeez exploded onto the scene in 2024 as the youngest member of his new Vibez Inc. collective with his debut single “Instagram” —a reworked version of the freestyle alongside Seyi Vibez. His debut EP, and two further EPs, released in May and June all topped the Nigerian charts, an unprecedented feat for the Lagos-born teenager. Muyeez describes his music as an experience “I think my music is an experience; an uplifting and energizing one. I like the melodies to flow through me and make the listener feel something.”, he featured Seyi Vibez on his first single, Instagram. He has gone ahead to drop 3 EPs all of which have debuted at No. 1 on Audiomack. “I’m excited to be a part of this. Audiomack is doing a great job by spotlighting artists and being a bridge between Artists and their fans/supporters” says Muyeez.

Majeeed 

Having established himself as a prolific songwriter, working with artists such as Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, and Zuchu, Lagos-born Majeeed came to the fore in his own right with his breakthrough single “Yawa No Dey End” in early 2022. The success built anticipation for his sophomore EP, Cheers to Life, which went on to accumulate more than 25m streams on Audiomack, earmarking Majeeed as a talent on the cusp of stardom in his native Nigeria. Majeeed describes his music as “An expression of my reality. With a blend of soul, dancehall, and afro-pop, infused with Afrobeats, I can call my sound Afro-Reality.

South Africa -

Nkosazana Daughter

Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama (born 6 October 2000) professionally known as Nkosazana Daughter, is a South African singer and songwriter. Nkosazana gained national recognition after she released her 14-track debut album that featured notable artists such as DJ Maphorisa, Makhadzi, Master KG, Kabza de Small, Tyler ICU, Major League DJz, Young Jonn, Chronical Deep, and others. She was named one of Audiomack’s artists to watch in 2024. In June 2023, her debut studio album was released and debuted at number 1 in South Africa on Audiomack. “Firstly I must say It's a privilege to be recognized as a prominent artist in South Africa, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this campaign. My Music has always been a channel for me to express my thoughts, emotions, and experiences and a way to connect with people from all walks of life. I must say, to be able to share my message and perspective with a wider audience through this campaign is a dream come true. I hope that my involvement will inspire others to pursue their passions and use their creativity to make a positive impact in the world. Shoutout to Audiomack for this opportunity!!”

Yumbs

Amapiano record producer and international DJ, Yumbs is one of the artists currently making waves thanks to his flourishing career that has seen him take on the global music scene. Real name, Ayanda Oratile Yumba, Yumbs has gained notable recognition as being one of the artists who have pushed amapiano locally and internationally. 

Yumbs first made a name for himself in 2020 by co-producing Musa Keys’s ‘Vula Mlomo’. Since then he has gone on to produce and work alongside artists such as Kelvin Momo, Bien, Major League Djz, Dj Maphorisa, Blxckie, and Nigerian hitmaker Joe Boy.

His remix of Muni Long’s ‘Made For Me’ and his rendition of Ciara and Chris Brown’s ‘How We Roll’ has solidified his position as a trailblazer in the amapiano genre. In 2024 Yumbs signed a record deal with Warner Music Africa. “I am so excited to be part of the Keep The Beat Going campaign and would like to thank Audiomack for making this possible for me. Audiomack is doing an amazing job of connecting audiences with African music. As an artist, it's great to see the dedication to supporting us, the producers, and the fans. Seeing our work showcased on billboards, radio ads, and more is a huge step forward for African music worldwide.”

Tyler ICU

He gave it all to us in "Mnike", this took his name beyond the South African borders. Music producer and DJ, Tyler ICU, real name Austin Baloyi, is currently dominating the amapiano scene with back-to-back hits. “My music goes beyond limits, making a lasting impact and staying upbeat to the ever-evolving sound.” ‘Mnike’ has been a smash hit and amassed huge success that saw Tyler ICU not only become a household name but ensured his name was known outside of South Africa’s borders. ‘Mnike’ was certified platinum in South Africa, and peaked at number one on the Audiomack charts. “I feel honored to have been featured on such a global platform, it’s a game changer in my music not only that but enabling me to reach out to my fans on a broader scale.”

Ghana -

Lasmid

Lasmid rose to public acclaim in his native Ghana as Charger,  the rapping winner of the MTN Hitmaker Season 8 in 2022. However, it would be through singing that the Takoradi-born artist would find his greatest success. Later in the same year, Lasmid emerged as a pop star with global potential, with the infectious “Friday Night”. The success of Friday spawned a stream of Ghanaian hit releases; “Running”, “Bad Boy” and “Puul”, in addition to his standout feature on JZyNo’s ‘Butta My Bread”, which led to his signing with Nigerian powerhouse label, Dapper in 2024. “My music is spiritual, it is a divine food that calms the soul and I’m always inspired by how I was brought up & the things I have experienced throughout my life.”

Reggie 

A founding member of the genre-defining Asaaka Boys drill collective, Reggie’s sonic experimentations led to his breakout lead single “Oh Ma Linda” in April 2023, which earned him a nod for best Hiplife song at the 2024 Ghanaian music awards. Following up on “Sa Me”, another high-powered hit in collaboration with the Asakaa Boys, Reggie’s ethereal brand of Asakaa has positioned the Kumasi-born rapper at the forefront of West African hip hop in 2024. “​​[my music] talks more about real-life experience and the street lifestyle is music everyone can relate to. I get my inspiration from the street and my lifestyle. I mostly tell my real-life stories in my music. 
“Having fans nationwide and worldwide who use Audiomack, I think Keep The Beat Going is a big platform for me, is helping me reach a lot of fans and having new listeners too.” 

Olivetheboy 

Joel Ofori Bonsu known by the stage name OliveTheBoy is a Ghanaian Afrobeats singer and songwriter. He is currently signed to Sony Music's Columbia Records through its subsidiary Bu Vision Entertainment.  He released his debut EP in May 2023 titled Avana EP which had the single “Goodsin” which became the most streamed Ghanaian song in first half of 2023 peaking at No.1 on the Audiomack charts in Ghana.

Tanzania -

Platform 

As one of Tanzania’s brightest up-and-coming talents, Platform, real name Suleman Salim Gao, he followed up the success of ‘Fall’ (2022), his first collaboration single alongside Marioo, with the EP’s first downtempo single ‘Ananipenda’ that earned millions of streams on Audiomack.

Platform’s budding career began in 2015 when he started practicing, writing, and recording with various artists and Producers. In the year 2020, he officially released his first song “Chuki”, the single that introduced him to the world. Since the platform has been releasing hits after hits, his fan base has kept growing on social media and streaming platforms. 

Marioo

Omary Ally Mwanga, known professionally as Marioo, is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is known for his hits such as Bia Tamu, Mama Amina, Dear Ex, Raha, Mi Amor, and Naogopa, songs that have made him a household name in Tanzania. 
Marioo released his debut album “The Kid You Know” on December 9, 2022. 

D Voice

D Voice (Abdul Hamisi Mtambo) is a Singeli music artist, a local genre in Tanzania born on October 10, 2004, in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is WCB Wasafi newly signed artist owned by Diamond Platnumz. D Voice is known for his melodic singing and a voice that resonates with many. 

D Voice believes that Singeli music is unique and easy to understand and enjoy compared to other music genres. D Voice’s first EP dubbed “Swahili Kid” peaked at Number 1 on the Audiomack charts in Tanzania and Kenya making him one of the fastest-rising artists in East Africa. In January D Voice was named as one of the African Artists to watch in 2024.

Playlists
Afropop Hits, Afro-Hip Hop, Afro Soul, Afro Hits, Swahili sounds, and Always Amapiano.

Streaming fraud is rampant, and often, artists aren’t to blame. Seeking to reach fans, many artists risk using shady websites that sell plays to obtain their payment information. These scams claim to help artists hit a million streams but earn them no real fans. As streaming services crack down on fraud to protect their users, artists who have fallen victim to these scams are in danger of being removed from streaming services without gaining the fans they paid to reach.

To offer creators a legitimate way to boost their streams, Audiomack launched Sponsored Songs. The music streaming and discovery platform is officially partnering with musicians to help their music reach real fans and gather real insights about their audience. 

Sponsored Songs from Audiomack allows artists to pay to promote their songs using either external funds or earnings accumulated through the Audiomack Monetization Program (AMP), Audiomack’s treasury that allows creators to collect and cash out their royalties within the platform. Simply target listeners by location and genre, and Audiomack’s recommendation algorithm will do the rest—putting your song in the queues of listeners most likely to enjoy it. As an official partner, Audiomack delivers music to human ears rather than bots—eliminating the risks artists face when they pay for third-party promotion.

Artists who invested $50 in campaigns ending July 2024 experienced a substantial uplift in their metrics. The median increase in engagements reached 39%, translating to notable gains in downloads, playlist additions, likes, and re-ups.

“Paying for black market ‘streams’ can lead to the removal of your music and the loss of access to your artist profile. It's just not a viable long-term strategy,” says Brian Zisook, EVP of Global Operations at Audiomack. “What artists must understand is that you can buy a billion streams and make it look like you’ve made it, but what does that number mean if you can't sell out a show or build a genuine fanbase?”

Audiomack’s Sponsored Songs delivers key analytics that protect and elevate artists’ ability to gain and keep real fans. Artists can collect insights like listeners' location and demographics to understand their audience better and use this data to inform future music marketing strategies.

“Audiomack’s primary goal is to provide artists a global platform to grow and reach new ears,” says David Ponte, CMO of Audiomack. “By offering a safe and authorized promotion tool as an official partner, we aim to empower creators further to rise to the top.”

Artists can now try Sponsored Songs via Audiomack’s Creator App or the creator dashboard at creators.audiomack.com.

About Audiomack
Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 30 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin. Industry leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists; and Audiomod, a feature allowing listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real-time. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe. Audiomack is ranked as the No. 1 music streaming app in eight African countries and within the top four in four others across the continent.

Music discovery and artist services reimagined for the modern streaming era

Audiomack, the youth-driven, artist-first music streaming platform that allows creators to share unlimited music for free, is empowering artists at every level to get discovered by new fans. A lean, agile team, Audiomack is the only streaming platform taking a truly innovative approach to direct artist distribution, music discovery, and listener experience. Rapidly developing cutting-edge features for global music discovery and breaking fans free of the algorithm-driven echo chambers while delivering critical insights to artists, Audiomack is turning the heads of streaming giants and emerging artists who want to reach new fans and get their music heard.

“We feel we are uniquely positioned to do right by the global creator community,” says David Ponte, CMO of Audiomack. “Over half of our users are from outside the US market, and Audiomack is the No. 1 music streaming app in eight African countries. As Audiomack continues to grow and expand to other markets, our focus remains on spotlighting rising artists from music scenes across the globe while bringing fun back to music discovery and listening.”

In 2023, the top 1% of artists accounted for 67% of earnings from streaming. Audiomack aims to make way for the rest of the music community, providing both a launchpad for artists just getting started and deep insights to help more experienced artists build sustainable careers. 

More than 30,000 independent artists get paid regularly without a distributor or label by uploading their music directly to Audiomack. With the freedom granted by Audiomack’s Creator App, artists can upload and release their latest song or album at any time, sharing it with millions of hungry fans and tastemakers worldwide—all completely free, with no subscription or premium account needed. Audiomack takes the guesswork out of releasing and marketing new music with an advanced Creator Dashboard including in-depth stats and insights. Creators can learn more about their followers’ listening habits, see which tastemakers are rocking with their sounds, and even engage with fans and manage comments through Audiomack’s Connect messaging feature.

Audiomack’s expert curators have a proven track record of breaking numerous artists. Ice Spice’s first interview was with Audiomack before the release of her breakout hit “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and subsequent emergence from the Bronx drill scene; the platform dubbed GRAMMY-nominated singer Ayra Starr “a voice for Nigeria’s youth” before the release of her debut album; and Florida rapper-singer Rod Wave, who released three straight chart-topping albums beginning in 2021, shot his first performance video with Audiomack in 2019. These talented trendspotters sift through thousands of tracks each week to craft hundreds of official Audiomack playlists. When uploading new music to the platform, artists can submit their music for trending consideration for free to be placed in front of a massive audience of new listeners.

Audiomack recently launched You Need To Hear, its flagship content series highlighting rising global artists like Brownsville rap trio 41 and dynamic Belgium-born rapper Dina Ayada. Artists like NYC rapper FOURFIVE and R&B singer Zae France have seen over 1000% increases in streams from new listeners following their You Need to Hear spotlights.

“Audiomack curators are proud crate-diggers,” says Ponte. “We value human curation and tastemaking over tired algorithms, and we give a platform to the artists we truly believe in and want to see succeed. We don’t wait for any label, streaming service, or publication to cosign an artist. If we believe in a creator, we will be the first to champion them.”

One of the greatest factors setting Audiomack apart from all other streaming platforms is its unique and interactive listening experience for fans. In November 2023, a study by digital rights tech company Pex revealed that an estimated 1 million unauthorized remixes of songs were floating around streaming services—many of which were simply slowed down or sped up. While the industry flew into a frenzy and labels defaulted to releasing multiple versions of the same song to combat illegal remixes, Audiomack saw an opportunity to enhance the listener experience without muddling artists’ profiles on streaming services. 

Now available on both iOS and Android, Audiomod is a tool that allows anyone to speed up, slow down, and modify tracks while ensuring that the artist or rights holder behind the original work gets paid. The Audiomod feature has experienced sustained growth over the last three months, jumping from 77,000 unique modifications per day in March to nearly 250,000 modifications per day in May.

“Audiomack brings back the joy of discovering new artists, sounds, and scenes as a music fan while also giving independent artists the tools and services to kickstart their career and breakthrough in a global market,” says Brian Zisook, EVP of Global Operations at Audiomack.

About Audiomack
Audiomack connects artists with fans. A music streaming and discovery platform boasting over 30 million monthly users, Audiomack lets artists across the world directly upload unlimited music for free while also boasting a curated library of music from all three major labels and Merlin. Industry leading features include Connect, a messaging tool for artists to engage with their fans; Supporters, where superfans can directly support their favorite artists; and Audiomod, a feature allowing listeners to speed up, slow down, and edit tracks in real time. With half a million active creators, Audiomack spotlights rising artists and music scenes from across the globe. Audiomack is ranked as the No. 1 music streaming app in eight African countries and within the top four in four others across the continent.