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Africa

New telecom deal brings Tidal to Ugandan listeners

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Tidal has signed a telecom deal that will bring the streaming service to Africa. Thanks to a partnership with MTN, the music and entertainment platform will enter Uganda. MTN’s 10.5 million subscribers in Uganda will have access to Tidal through their subscriptions. Continue Reading →

News Africa, telecom, Tidal

Warner Music signs licensing deal for African streaming service

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Anna Washenko

Warner Music Group has signed a licensing deal to bring its catalog to Mdundo, a streaming service in Africa. The company offers both streaming and downloads, although the Warner library will only be available to stream. Mdundo has both ad-supported and paid streaming options. Continue Reading →

Copyrights & Legal Africa, Warner Music Group

CISAC signs memorandum with African intellectual property group

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Anna Washenko

CISAC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation. This arrangement is a step towards strengthening copyright, technical exchange, education, and training of organizations collecting creator revenues. Continue Reading →

Copyrights & Legal Africa, CISAC, copyright

Mdundo CEO discusses growth and African music economy

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Anna Washenko

The African on-demand streaming and download platform Mdundo was launched in Kenya in 2012. Today we learn that Mdundo has surpassed 1 million users, and has expanded to be a more international resource for African musicians and listeners. Continue Reading →

News Africa

Google Play Music debuts in South Africa

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Google Play Music has launched in South Africa, marking the music platform’s first entry into Africa. The launch comes at an introductory price of 49.99 Rand ($3.50); normally the membership costs $9.99. Continue Reading →

News Africa, Google Play Music, South Africa

New PwC report analyzes music and radio outlook in Africa

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Most of the heavy analysis of music markets focuses on North America, Europe, and Asia. PricewaterhouseCoopers has given us new insights on the industry in Africa with a new entertainment and media outlook through 2017 for South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. The report covers the radio and music sectors in those countries. Continue Reading →

Metrics & Research Africa, international

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