Music
Coverage on Music Apps, Music trends, opinions and much more in the space of entertainment that’s solely musical.
- Announcements
Bien and Wakadinali Lead Spotify Wrapped 2024 Kenya: Top Artists, Tracks, and Podcasts Revealed
Spotify Wrapped 2024 celebrates Kenya's top-streamed artists, tracks, podcasts, and global influence, with Bien leading as most-streamed artist.
- Announcements
Spotify Introduces Offline Backup to Keep Music Playing Without Internet
Spotify introduces *Offline Backup* for premium users, automatically caching recent songs to play offline, catching up with YouTube Music’s feature.
- News
Spotify rolls out Music Videos to 11 Countries including Kenya
Spotify rolls out beta music videos feature for premium users in select 11 global markets, enhancing artist-to-fan connection.
- Opinion
Debunking Myths About Surround Sound
Debunking three surround sound myths: Subwoofers are essential, speaker placement matters, and more speakers don't mean better sound.
- News
Mdundo.com and Safaricom Unveil KES 5 Subscription, Claims 29M Active Users
Mdundo.com and Safaricom launch a Ksh 5 daily subscription service for DJ mixes, boosting Kenyan music monetization.
- News
YouTube Premium comes to Kenya at a fee of KES 500 Monthly
YouTube Music arrives in Kenya, accompanying YouTube Premium launch, challenging Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay's market dominance.
- Announcements
Spotify Wrapped 2023 Kenya; Wakadinali Top Streamed Artists
Spotify Wrapped 2023 reveals Kenya's top music preferences, with Wakadinali and global artists dominating streams and searches.
- Announcements
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is live, everything new and how to access
Spotify Wrapped 2023 showcases users' top artists, songs, and genres, with new features like 'Sound Town' and personalized characters.
- News
Spotify and Orange Unite to Overcome Data Barriers for Music Lovers in Africa
Orange partners with Spotify in Africa and the Middle East, offering free streaming to mobile users with bonuses.
- News
Spotify Premium Serenades Subscribers with 15 Hours of Audiobooks
Spotify adds 15-hour monthly audiobooks streaming for Premium users, sparking both excitement and concerns over user experience.
- Opinion
Spotify Explains the Popular “Gengetone Fire” Playlist
Spotify 'Gengetone Fire' playlist propels Kenya's Gengetone music globally, emphasizing street roots, and Gen Z appeal.
- News
Africa to the World: Boomplay, TikTok Mission to Elevate African Music
Boomplay and TikTok partner to promote trending African music, offering cross-platform playlists and engaging the creative community.
- Opinion
Dear Spotify, Stop the Nonsense and Bring Back the Heart ❤️ Button
Spotify replacement of the intuitive heart button with a plus symbol diminishes user experience and contradicts platform consistency.
- Announcements
Bob Collymore Foundation Announces Inaugural Jazz Festival
The Bob Collymore Foundation announces Kenya's first Jazz Festival, celebrating local talent and supporting underprivileged youth.
- Announcements
African Heat: Spotify’s Flagship Playlist for African Music Gets a Facelift
Spotify's African Heat playlist undergoes a makeover, amplifying African music, embracing a new identity, and engaging global audiences.
