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Apple Music

Also known as: Apple Music Nigeria

Music streaming platform where Ghanaian and African artists release and chart their music.

2026-04-272026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy 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 Nigeria
  3. Joy 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 Dwomoh
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy 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’ album
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy 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 Chart
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy 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 industry
  10. Daily Guide

    With Yailin La Más Viral riding a global wave and Theodora Bossy cementing her spot as Ghana’s breakout female voice, the collaboration positions Moliymusic for international crossover appeal. “Jetski (FRIKI)” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, Audiomack, YouTube

    Moliymusic Drops ‘Jetski’
  11. Daily Guide

    The 10-track EP, which initially launched as an exclusive purchase on the artist-first platform EVEN on March 16, 2026, became widely available on DSPs, including Spotify, Apple Music, and others, around May 11, 2026.

    TORCHER II Surpasses 1Million Spotify Streams
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    It is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, and other major streaming platforms, distributed by Rainlabs.

    Josh Blakk drops live EP as he eyes Best Male Vocal honour at TGMA
  14. April 2026
  15. Joy Online

    Mr Agorzor explained that although platforms such as Spotify, Boomplay, Audiomack, and Apple Music have expanded global reach, revenue remains a major concern.

    MTN Ghana hosts first Digital Music Conference to tackle artistes revenue challenges
  16. Joy Online

    Platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal turned access into abundance. Today, more than 600 million people worldwide use music streaming services, and global streaming revenue crossed $19 billion in 2024, accounting for over 65 percent of total recorded music income.

    The dirty secret powering some of music’s biggest hits
Culture

Gyakie scores double top 10 on Apple Music Nigeria

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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

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Gyakie scores double top 10 on Apple Music Nigeria

    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

Friday 4 September

  1. Ghana's music industry loses income to piracy, low streaming pay

    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

Monday 31 August

  1. Gospel artist Ken Blege releases album "He Found Me"

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. Burna Boy first male artist to top Spotify's Global Music Video Chart

    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

Friday 26 June

  1. Tieme Music becomes Ghana's number one distribution platform

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Moliymusic releases "Jetski" with Yailin and Theodora Bossy

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Stonebwoy's TORCHER II hits one million Spotify streams

    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

Monday 4 May

  1. Josh Blakk releases live EP, nominated for TGMA award

    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

Thursday 30 April

  1. MTN Ghana hosts inaugural Digital Music Conference on artistes' income

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Streaming farms artificially inflate music play counts globally

    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

Monday 27 April

  1. Spotify lacks native filter for AI-generated music content

    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

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