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Why I Plan to Own My Music Masters Before Retirement – Davido

International Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed his ambitious plan to buy back his music masters from Sony Music before retirement, emphasizing that ownership remains the most critical aspect of a music career despite having a good contract. "I have a good music contract. But the most important thing is ownership. I plan to get my masters back from Sony soon. With that I can give songs to my children," Davido stated during a recent interview, outlining his vision for securing his family's financial future. The Nigerian music icon explained that controlling his masters would allow him to transfer his catalog of songs to his children once he retires, creating a lasting source of royalty earnings that will benefit future generations. He disclosed his intention to assign music royalties to his children when he retires, ensuring they inherit valuable royalty-generating assets. […]

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Wizkid becomes first African artist to hit 10 billion Spotify streams

Nigerian superstar Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The milestone, reached in early January 2026, confirms his status as one of the continent’s most successful global music exports.​ Industry data shows that Wizkid’s catalogue, including solo tracks and collaborations, has steadily grown his audience worldwide over more than a decade. His music blends Afrobeats with RnB, pop and dancehall, helping to push African sounds into the global mainstream.​ The 10 billion mark also places Wizkid ahead of other African stars in total Spotify streams. Recent figures rank Burna Boy at over 9.5 billion streams, Rema at about 5.6 billion, Tems above 4.4 billion and South Africa’s Tyla around 3.7 billion.​ Wizkid’s streaming power is driven by hit songs such as One Dance with Drake, Essence featuring Tems […]

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CKay’s Love Nwantiti hits 1 billion Spotify streams

Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has reached a historic milestone as his global hit “Love Nwantiti” has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. The achievement makes him the first Nigerian artist to hit the one billion mark on the platform with a solo song.​ Released in 2019, “Love Nwantiti” grew into a worldwide sensation, fuelled by viral TikTok trends and strong chart performance across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Its global success has helped establish CKay as one of the most streamed African artists of all time.​ The milestone is a major moment for Nigerian music, underlining Afrobeats’ expanding influence on the international stage. Industry watchers say the song’s rise shows how Nigerian sounds can cross borders and connect with diverse audiences worldwide.​ CKay’s success is seen as paving the way for more African artists to break […]

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Lynx Entertainment Ventures into Global Music Distribution for African Artists.

Lynx Entertainment, a leading record label in Ghana, has launched its global music distribution service, marking a milestone in its nearly two decades of operations. Known for nurturing African music stars, the label's new venture enables artists and labels to distribute their music directly to global platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal without intermediaries.The initiative, powered by Lynx’s partnership with tech giant Vydia, promises to simplify access to over 200 digital stores worldwide while offering content protection, rights management, transparent royalty payouts, and advanced analytics.Richie Mensah, CEO of Lynx Group, emphasized the importance of empowering African creatives in the digital distribution era, ensuring fair representation and increased revenue for the continent's music industry.This development reinforces Lynx Entertainment's commitment to supporting artists by leveraging cutting-edge technology and adapting to evolving industry demands.

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