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Maskandi, a traditional Zulu genre, is experiencing explosive growth as Gen Z remixes it with Amapiano, hip-hop, and gospel, becoming South Africa’s fastest-growing music genre.
Spotify launches Khuphuka nathi kuSpotify, a new initiative celebrating Zulu culture, identity, and heritage through curated music and storytelling.
Spotify’s new AI Playlist feature lets Premium users create personalized playlists instantly using simple text prompts, now available in over 40 markets worldwide.
African artists dominated 2024 with Afrobeats and Amapiano. Discover rising stars shaping the continent’s global music influence in 2025.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, revealing South Africa’s musical tastes with 93% growth in local music consumption led by Amapiano and rising female artists.
Amapiano surged to 1.4 billion Spotify streams in 2023, prompting Spotify to launch A Decade of Amapiano, celebrating the South African genre’s global impact and influence.
African music is booming on streaming platforms, with South African artists earning record royalties and Amapiano leading the global charge.
Spotify’s RADAR Africa program spotlights rising stars from across the continent, including Nigerian artist Shallipopi, Ugandan Joshua Baraka, and eSwatini-based Manana.
Spotify’s Song Psychic launches on Leap Day, using music to mysteriously answer life’s biggest questions across nine categories.
Africa’s music scene goes way beyond Afrobeats and Amapiano. Discover emerging artists across sub-Saharan Africa creating innovative sounds in R&B, EDM, Dancehall, and more.
Tyla wins the first ever Grammy for Best African Music Performance with her hit song “Water”, which became a global phenomenon through Spotify’s support and viral challenges.