01 Jun 2026Spotify unveils 2026 Songs of Summer predictions, launches...Spotify has released its 2026 Songs of Summer predictions, a curated list of 30 tracks that its...By Music In Africa...
26 May 2026Spotify hires Stable Audio researcher for artist-focused AI...Spotify has appointed a senior researcher from Stability AI to support its artist-focused...By Music In Africa...
21 May 2026Spotify, UMG announce AI-powered covers and remix featureSpotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced new licensing agreements that will allow...By Music In Africa...
20 May 2026Spotify expands podcast verification amid AI content surgeSpotify has expanded its verification system to podcasts as the platform seeks to address growing...By In-house team
19 May 2026Spotify scales back emerging markets pricing strategy,...Spotify has reversed key parts of a subscription pricing strategy introduced in several emerging...By Ano Shumba
18 May 2026Spotify opens Joburg office as company expands African...Spotify has opened a new office in Johannesburg, expanding its presence in Africa’s music and...By Qhawe Shoba
14 May 2026Spotify unveils ‘Spotify 20’ listening retrospective in...Streaming platform Spotify has introduced a new in-app feature, Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(...By Ano Shumba
14 May 2026Spotify launches limited-time listening history feature for...Spotify has introduced a new in-app feature offering users a retrospective view of their listening...By In-house team
13 May 2026Spotify reports SA artists earned over $30.6m on platform...Spotify has reported that South African artists generated more than R504 million (about $30.6m) on...By Ano Shumba
04 May 2026Spotify, ONErpm host East African talent development...Spotify has completed a two-day recording and education programme in Nairobi aimed at emerging...By In-house East Africa
29 Apr 2026Spotify catalogue hits 250 million tracks amid questions...Spotify has reported that its catalogue has expanded to around 250 million tracks, a figure that...By Music In Africa...
29 Apr 2026Spotify reports subscriber growth but ad revenue declines...Spotify has reported continued subscriber and user growth in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a...By Music In Africa...