Also known as: Apple Music Nigeria
Music streaming platform where Ghanaian and African artists release and chart their music.
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… In March, Apple Music said it was introducing “transparency tags” and would eventually require that music labels and distributors self-disclose when new songs or related content involve AI. …
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI musicGhanaian 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 →
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 →