Also known as: Apple Music Nigeria
Music streaming platform that hosts Ghanaian artists' work and co-announced Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime performance in 2026.
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… The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will headline the halftime festivities on Feb. …
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime showJoy Online
… The single’s cover art also reflects its central theme, contrasting the pain of a broken relationship with the promise of a new beginning. ‘Waye Late’ is available on major digital streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. …
Muzic Mensah finds healing and renewed love in new single ‘WayƐ Late’Daily Guide
… Known for blending traditional Ghanaian Highlife with Afro-soul and contemporary Afrobeats, AratheJay has been spotlighted by Apple Music’s Africa Rising Class of 2025 and Up Next programme, OkayAfrica and Amplify Africa a testament to his potential to take on the world. …
AratheJay Storms Cape Coast With ‘Nimo Live Experience’Joy Online
… Known for blending traditional Ghanaian Highlife with Afro-soul and contemporary Afrobeats, AratheJay has been spotlighted by Apple Music’s Africa Rising Class of 2025 and Up Next programme, OkayAfrica and Amplify Africa, a testament to his potential to take on the world.
AratheJay brings Nimo Live Experience to Cape Coast on October 11The Chronicle
… Apple Music lists ‘Jolie’ among the tracks on the project. The latest chart entry adds to Black Sherif’s history on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart. …
Black Sherif’s ‘Jolie’ debuts at No. 20 on UK Afrobeats ChartJoy Online
Ghanaian songstress Gyakie has secured two Top 10 entries on the Apple Music Nigeria Albums Chart with My Diary and After Midnight. …
Gyakie scores double top 10 entry on Apple Music NigeriaJoy Online
… he believes creating a direct path from music discovery to official streaming platforms can help ensure artists receive the plays, royalties and audience data generated by their work. “If the first link a fan sees after hearing about a new release is a real Spotify or Apple Music …
Ghana’s music industry faces piracy crisis as artists struggle to monetise hits – Bright DwomohJoy Online
… He Found Me by Ken Blege is available now for streaming and download worldwide on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Boomplay and Amazon Music. …
Ken Blege announces global release of ‘He Found Me’ albumJoy Online
… The song also recently peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Global Songs Charts. Following the success of the song, Burna Boy extended his record as the African artist with the most monthly listeners in Spotify’s history with over 53 million monthly listeners. …
Burna Boy becomes first male artiste to top Spotify’s Global Music Video ChartJoy Online
… Their ecosystem is designed to tackle the specific logistical challenges of the African market: Global Distribution: Through their proprietary platform, artists distribute music to 100+ services (including Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay) while retaining 100% of their royaltie …
Tieme Music: The digital powerhouse redefining the African music industryJay-Z, who has worked with the NFL through Roc Nation since 2019 on entertainment presentations, will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The announcement was made by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation on Monday night.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jay-Z, who has worked with the NFL through Roc Nation since 2019 on entertainment presentations, will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The announcement was made by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation on Monday night.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer-songwriter Muzic Mensah has released 'WayƐ Late,' a single exploring heartbreak, emotional healing, and finding love again after a relationship ends. The song reflects on losing a partner and discovering renewed affection and joy with someone new.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Highlife and Afro-fusion artist AratheJay will perform at XCape Beach Resort in Cape Coast on October 11, his first-ever live show in the city. The concert is part of a nationwide tour leading to a major headline "Nimo Live Experience" concert in Accra in December.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian Highlife and Afro-fusion artiste AratheJay will perform at XCape Beach Resort in Cape Coast on Sunday, 11 October, marking his first-ever live show in the city. The concert is part of a nationwide tour leading to his major headline concert "Nimo Live Experience" in Accra this December.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif's single 'Jolie' from his 'SUN SHERIF' EP debuted at No. 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart for the week of September 13–19, 2026, according to the Official Charts Company.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian artist Gyakie has secured two Top 10 entries on the Apple Music Nigeria Albums Chart with her projects My Diary and After Midnight, demonstrating the growing reach of her music in one of Africa's biggest streaming markets.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's $150 million music industry, growing 10 per cent annually, faces piracy and streaming revenue challenges that prevent artists from monetising hits sustainably. According to Ghana Songs CEO Bright Dwomoh, piracy costs the industry more than GH₵10 million annually, while streaming payouts average around GH₵0.05 per stream and royalty distribution transparency remains a concern.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anointed gospel recording artist and worship minister Ken Blege has announced the global release of his new album, He Found Me, which captures a transformative spiritual journey and is available for streaming and download worldwide on multiple platforms.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy became the first male artist to reach number 1 on Spotify's newly launched Global Music Video Chart with his World Cup song "Dai Dai" featuring Shakira. The song also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and is the most-streamed music video of 2026 on YouTube.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tieme Music, founded in 2022 by Franck Osei-Mensah and Charlène Osei-Mensah with bases in Accra and Paris, has become the #1 music distribution platform in Ghana by 2025 and reached over 6,000 artists while signing seven major talents to its label services. The company has earned 17 nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and international recognition including nominations at the Trace Music Awards, the Headies, and two nominations at the Les Flammes Awards in France.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artist Moliymusic has released her single "Jetski (FRIKI)" featuring Dominican artist Yailin La Más Viral and Ghanaian dancehall artist Theodora Bossy. The track blends Afrobeat, Latin, and dancehall elements and is available on all major streaming platforms.
24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy's 10-track album TORCHER II has surpassed one million viewership on Spotify, following its exclusive March 2026 launch and wider release in May 2026. The project blends Afro-dancehall, reggae, and introspection, exploring themes of perseverance and spiritual grounding.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian artist Josh Blakk released the four-track live EP HighLife Sunday Service (Live) and received a Best Male Vocal Performance nomination at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. His 2025 album Catch-22 has surpassed 500,000 streams and led to a 16-show European tour.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana held its first Digital Music Conference to address how artistes can earn sustainable income in the digital age. The event featured industry stakeholders and examined revenue challenges on streaming platforms, with officials noting that alternative channels like caller ring-back tones (CRBT) may offer more accessible earnings routes.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have transformed music distribution, but a "shadow economy" of bot farms now artificially inflates play counts using automation to mimic listeners at scale, with some offering paid services to artists and labels seeking chart visibility.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
A Leipzig-based developer created an unofficial tool to block over 4,700 suspected AI artists from Spotify playlists after finding them increasingly prevalent, as frustration grows among users who prefer not to hear AI-generated music. Spotify has only implemented a voluntary labeling system in song credits that relies on artists and labels to self-report AI use.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →