Music streaming platform hosting artists including Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Tems; launching audiobooks service in Ghana as of October 2026.
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… In addition, Black Sherif has officially surpassed 970 million streams across all credits on Spotify, making him the only Ghanaian artiste to have a project surpass 300 million streams across multiple platforms. …
‘Sacrificial Vol. 2’ Is Ready – Black SherifDaily Guide
… beng propelled her to new heights: surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide; spent 22 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart, later extending to 27 weeks, and topped the year-end chart; entered the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 65; ranked in Spotify …
Moliy Becomes First Ghanaian To Win Caribbean Music AwardJoy Online
Spotify has named South African R&B singer and songwriter Lusanda Ngcobo, known simply as Lusanda, as its EQUAL Africa Artist for September, spotlighting a distinctive emerging voice shaping South Africa’s contemporary R&B scene. …
Spotify names Lusanda as September’s EQUAL Africa ArtistJoy Online
… Spotify streams of Tom Petty’s Love is a Long Road, the track used in GTA 6’s first trailer, increased by 36,979% after the clip was published. …
Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debateJoy Online
… However, 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 Ap …
Ghana’s music industry faces piracy crisis as artists struggle to monetise hits – Bright DwomohDaily Guide
… In 2023, his album ‘Timeless’ broke streaming records on Spotify, Boomplay and Audiomack, earned a Silver certification in the UK, and secured three Grammy nominations. …
Davido Threatens To Quit Music OverJoy 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
Spotify is introducing a new feature that will highlight if an artist has been generated by artificial intelligence (AI). …
Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendationsJoy Online
The second wave of exclusive performance videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026 is now available on Spotify. …
Spotify unveils Wizkid & Olamide’s exclusive Afro Nation Portugal performancesThe Chronicle
… His 2019 hit-filled album ‘African Giant’ has surpassed 1.2 billion streams on Spotify, while his hugely successful 2022 album ‘Love, Damini’ has surpassed 1.5 billion streams, thus making both projects among the top two most streamed African albums on the platform. …
Burna Boy is Africa’s best-selling artists of all time with 14 million album salesNigerian Afrobeat musician Wizkid has become the first African artist to reach 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits, including solo releases, collaborations, and guest appearances, according to music statistics account WizStatz.
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Nigerian Afrobeat musician Wizkid has become the first African artist to reach 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits, including solo releases, collaborations, and guest appearances, according to music statistics account WizStatz.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Wizkid has become the first African artiste to surpass 12 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, including solo releases, collaborations, and guest appearances, according to music statistics account WizStatz.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Duchess of Sussex has been confirmed as a co-host of the new season of Junior MasterChef Australia, joining fellow host Poh Ling Yeow as a "special guest" for the 2027 series. The announcement follows her appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia last year, which drew its largest Sunday audience since 2023.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spotify mistakenly uploaded the lyrics to Dolly Parton's Welsh version of "Jolene," a collaboration with Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis and Parton's niece Jada Star, in Irish instead of Welsh. The song, released on 9 October and recorded before Parton's death on 25 August, features parts sung in English and Welsh; Spotify removed the Irish lyrics after the BBC contacted the service.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spotify announced that audiobooks are rolling out to listeners in Ghana from 14 October. Spotify Free and Premium users can add Audiobooks+, a monthly add-on with 15 hours of listening for GHS 20, or purchase individual titles and top-ups.
16 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 →
Ghana Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong says the digital VAT collection system will cover payments made through mobile and other digital payment platforms, beyond bank cards. The system will automatically separate the tax component from the provider's share when a qualifying payment is processed, with the tax transferred to a government account.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has identified about 100 additional foreign digital service providers not currently charging VAT and plans to bring them into its tax collection system gradually. Currently about 92 foreign companies remit VAT to the GRA, and the obligation for foreign companies supplying services to Ghanaian consumers to charge VAT has existed since 2013.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority says its new digital VAT collection system will not impose an additional 20% charge on subscriptions already collecting tax, with pricing unchanged for the 92 foreign service providers currently remitting VAT. The GRA has identified about 100 additional providers not charging VAT and will gradually bring them into the collection system.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spotify debuted an intimate, invitation-only Surround Sound experience in Lagos featuring performances by Tems and Runtown, promoted solely through curated guest lists rather than traditional ticketing, with each artist's night designed around a distinct aesthetic and color scheme.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif has confirmed that his album "Sacrificial Vol. 2" is finished and will be released soon, with both volumes recorded in San Francisco. The announcement comes as his song "Jolie" enters the UK Official Afrobeats Chart at No. 20 and his Spotify streams surpass 970 million across all credits.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian-American singer Moliy won Dancehall Song of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards for her global hit "Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix" featuring Jamaican artists Shenseea and Skillibeng, marking the first such win by a Ghanaian artist at the ceremony.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spotify has named South African R&B singer Lusanda as its EQUAL Africa Artist for September. The EQUAL Africa programme celebrates and amplifies women artists across the continent, and Lusanda's selection follows her becoming the first South African woman artist to feature on Spotify Singles.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rockstar Games revealed a 34-track Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack compilation featuring artists including Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, and PinkPantheress, set for physical release on CD and vinyl. The announcement has sparked fan debate over the irony of releasing the soundtrack in physical formats while keeping the game digital-only.
17 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 →
Afrobeats star Davido has threatened to leave music following persistent attacks from individuals globally, posting on X that he would "soon leave their music" to pursue other ventures, though fans and industry players have urged him not to bow to pressure.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Spotify is introducing an "AI Persona badge" starting mid-September to flag artist profiles that are AI-generated and do not represent real people, aiming to give users more transparency. The move comes after music fans expressed concern about encountering AI-generated profiles that appear human, and follows long-standing concerns from fans and artists about AI-generated music.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Spotify has made exclusive live performance videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026 available on its platform, featuring performances by Wizkid, Tyla, Olamide, and Young Jonn. The videos, captured at the festival in Portimão, are available in Spotify's dedicated Afro Nation destination as part of its exclusive streaming partnership with the event.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has sold 14.46 million equivalent album units, making him Africa's best-selling artist of all time according to music data aggregator Chartmasters. He is also Africa's best-selling touring artist.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer best known for the 1980s hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died aged 75. Born Gaynor Hopkins in a Neath council house, she was discovered by talent scout Roger Bell in a Swansea club and went on to a 50-year career dubbed the "female Rod Stewart" for her husky vocals.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian stars Gyakie and Amaarae have secured positions among the top ten most successful African female artistes according to Tanzania Charts, backed by millions of streams on platforms like Spotify alongside peers such as Nigeria's Tems and Ayra Starr. Amaarae's sophomore album Fountain Baby has surpassed 1 billion streams, while Gyakie's breakthrough single "Forever" earned over 150 million streams and double-platinum certifications in South Africa.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken the all-time record for most monthly listeners by an African artist on Spotify, hitting 46.84 million monthly listeners and surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. The surge is primarily led by his World Cup song with Shakira, 'Dai Dai.'
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Michael Jackson movie has become the highest-grossing biopic of all time after earning $977 million at the worldwide box office, surpassing director Christopher Nolan's 2023 film about theoretical physicist J Robert Oppenheimer.
2 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 →
Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress Fatoumata Diawara has been announced as Spotify's EQUAL Africa artist for June. Known for blending Mali's Mandinka traditions with global contemporary sounds and collaborations with artists including Damon Albarn and Gorillaz, she is set to release her solo album MASSA in June 2026.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 duo DopeNation's track "Kakalika" has been selected by Spotify's editorial team for its 2026 Songs of Summer Predictions list alongside international artists. The song was highlighted as part of a growing wave of sun-soaked global dance hits blending Azonto and Amapiano influences.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →