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  1. June 2026
  2. 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’
  3. 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
  4. May 2026
  5. 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
  6. April 2026
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Joy Online

    … 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 music

Yesterday

  1. Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl halftime show in February

    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 →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Muzic Mensah releases single exploring heartbreak and romantic renewal

    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 →

Friday 9 October

  1. AratheJay to perform first Cape Coast show October 11

    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 →

Thursday 8 October

  1. AratheJay performs first Cape Coast show October 11

    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 →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Black Sherif's 'Jolie' debuts at No. 20 on UK Afrobeats Chart

    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 →

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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