Africa's booming streaming economy – opportunities & challenges

Venue: 
Main theatre
Description: 

Streaming is now the most popular way to consume music globally. The demand for music streaming is also evident in Africa with an increasing number of localised services being launched alongside global players like Spotify, Deezer, Google Play and Apple Music. As smartphone penetration in Africa increases, streaming services give African music more opportunities to find a global audience. This panel will provide a clear picture of the state of the streaming industry in Africa while also identifying opportunities.

With: 
Wanjiku Koinange
John Ajah
Ben Oldfield
Wiseman Qinani Ngubo
Gillian Ezra
David Alexander
Time: 
Friday, November 16, 2018 - 14:40 to 15:50