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Africa's Creative Economy Gets $2.5 Billion Boost to Compete Globally

The African Development Bank unveiled plans this week to channel $2.5 billion into the continent's creative economy by 2028, marking one of the largest institutional bets yet on Africa's film, musi…

Jul 3, 2026

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Amapiano Hits 1 Billion Streams — How South Africa's Sound Conquered Global Playlists

Streaming platforms have helped Amapiano evolve from neighbourhood parties in Johannesburg's townshi…

Jun 6, 2026

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Wizkid Shatters 11 Billion Spotify Records for Africa

Wizkid has officially become the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone cements his status as a global superstar and highlights the explosive growth of the Ni…

May 24, 2026

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Spotify is a leading music streaming service that recently announced plans to increase its subscription prices globally, impacting millions of users. The company is also focusing on enhancing its podcast offerings and expanding its audiobook services to diversify its content platform.