Spotify Launches Talks Africa video series to drive the continent's music industry
November 11, 2022
The African music industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years due to a variety of factors, including collaborations with local and international artists, music streaming, and social media. However, only…
Spotify introduces the Africa Podcast Fund to support podcasters in Kenya and other African countries
October 24, 2022
Spotify has today announced the first-of-its-kind podcast initiative on the continent, the Africa Podcast Fund, with the goal of supporting podcasters and further amplifying their stories. This $100,000 fund seeks to bolster the careers of these…
Spotify Wrapped: These Are the Songs Kenyans Streamed on Spotify on 2021
December 3, 2021
Spotify had been a popular music streaming platform in Kenya ever before the service was officially available in the country. Spotify officially launched in Kenya earlier this year and given that this is the end…
Spotify Is Increasing Subscription Prices for Some of Its Plans
April 30, 2021
Spotify is increasing prices for most of its plans in certain regions. So far, subscribers in the US, UK, and some parts of Europe will have to pay additional fees to continue streaming music on…
Spotify Desktop App Finally Brings Offline Mode
April 15, 2021
Who doesn’t love offline support? Spotify is, finally, adding an offline mode to its desktop years after offering the same on mobile, albeit under a paywall. Offline support is rolling out in the latest update…
Spotify Makes Big Changes to its Mobile Apps
March 23, 2021
Brace yourselves, Spotify users. The app is rolling out a new update to Android and iOS, packed with a major revamp. In the latest update, Spotify introduces major changes revolving around the Home screen personification…
Spotify in Kenya: Subscription Price, Packages and Everything Else
February 24, 2021
Spotify is finally available in Kenya after a long wait. The Swedish company announced entry into over 80 markets across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America on Monday 22nd. And two days later,…
Spotify Finally Coming to Kenya
February 23, 2021
Spotify has announced a sweeping expansion to 80 plus more territories in addition to the 93 where the music streaming giant currently serves. The company announced the major move into dozens of markets worldwide, including…
Spotify Has Over 150 Million Paying Subscribers
February 4, 2021
2020 was a good year for streaming platforms. Video-on-demand platforms like Netflix enjoyed a good ride, and the music streaming category also benefited. Spotify’s latest earnings report shows that the music streaming platform now has…