
Rise of Artist-Owned Labels in Africa
A lot of African artists have moved beyond simply signing record deals; they are building labels of their own. It was before that many artists
A lot of African artists have moved beyond simply signing record deals; they are building labels of their own. It...
In the days before the internet, songs lived and died on the streets. They were played by local DJs, tested...
Sound alone is not enough in today’s music scene. The visual has become just as important as the music itself,...
For decades, radio was the undisputed gatekeeper of African music. A song’s success depended on how many plays it got...
Behind many of Africa’s biggest stars are record labels working behind the scenes to shape careers and turn raw talent...
African DJs are no longer confined to regional circuits; they are headlining festivals, selling out arenas, and exporting African sounds...
Not so long ago, the path to a music career in Africa was heavily dependent on radio airplay, television exposure,...
The path to success in the music industry used to be largely controlled by record labels, who offered funding to...
In the past, African music success followed a predictable formula. Artists relied on radio rotations, television appearances, club DJs, and...
In the fast-moving world of music, success can feel temporary as trends change quickly and audiences are always on the...
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A lot of African artists have moved beyond simply signing record deals; they are building labels of their own. It...
In the days before the internet, songs lived and died on the streets. They were played by local DJs, tested...
Sound alone is not enough in today’s music scene. The visual has become just as important as the music itself,...
As the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, FIFA and Global Citizen are turning part of football’s global...

A lot of African artists have moved beyond simply signing record deals; they are building labels of their own. It was before that many artists

In the days before the internet, songs lived and died on the streets. They were played by local DJs, tested in nightclubs, and passed from

Sound alone is not enough in today’s music scene. The visual has become just as important as the music itself, affecting how we experience, share,

For decades, radio was the undisputed gatekeeper of African music. A song’s success depended on how many plays it got on major stations. Radio didn’t

Behind many of Africa’s biggest stars are record labels working behind the scenes to shape careers and turn raw talent into global success stories. Record

African DJs are no longer confined to regional circuits; they are headlining festivals, selling out arenas, and exporting African sounds to dance floors around the

Not so long ago, the path to a music career in Africa was heavily dependent on radio airplay, television exposure, and the sale of physical

The path to success in the music industry used to be largely controlled by record labels, who offered funding to talents and helped them manage

In the past, African music success followed a predictable formula. Artists relied on radio rotations, television appearances, club DJs, and industry connections to turn songs

In the fast-moving world of music, success can feel temporary as trends change quickly and audiences are always on the lookout for the next big