Search results for: spinlet

Fri, October 31st 2014, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Opinion: Spinlet may be getting it right in Nigeria

'Who will crack the market?' has always been the million dollar question that many Nigerians that follow the music streaming sector in the country often ask, this is not unconnected to the relative ease with which it is possible to get free Nigerian music online. → Read more
Tue, October 29th 2013, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher

Spinlet to launch platform in SA

Spinlet, the music distribution service, is set to intensify its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa after it confirmed its new music platform will be launched in South Africa. → Read more
Mon, October 28th 2013, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju

Spinlet launches music download site across all platforms

Spinlet, the music distribution site targeting emerging markets in Africa, has launched its music download site for all devices including PCs, tablets and smartphones. → Read more
Mon, September 23rd 2013, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

Q&A: Spinlet outlines its revenue model for Nigeria

Spinlet, commonly referred to as the ‘iTunes of Africa’, has surpassed 650,000 active subscribers. In a wide ranging interview with HumanIPO, Francis Ebuehi, chief operating officer (COO), discussed how the company was looking to increase revenue, particularly in Nigeria. → Read more
Sat, September 21st 2013, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

The biggest challenge is getting Nigerians to pay for songs – Spinlet

Francis Ebuehi, chief operating officer (COO) at Spinlet, has told HumanIPO the greatest challenge facing them in Nigeria is getting users to pay for songs. → Read more
Fri, September 20th 2013, 11:20 · Paul Adepoju

Spinlet is in Nigeria to create an ecosystem – COO

Francis Ebuehi, chief operating officer (COO) of Spinlet, has said the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, in addition to the country’s avalanche of music talent and large population, are attracting the company to the West African powerhouse. → Read more
Fri, May 17th 2013, 08:26 · Paul Adepoju

Failure of Nigerian BlackBerry users to update devices major setback – Spinlet

The failure of many BlackBerry users in Nigeria to update the operating system of their devices was a major setback for music app spinlet, according to the company’s chief marketing officer. → Read more
Thu, May 16th 2013, 12:10 · Paul Adepoju

Spinlet lures Nigerian musicians with new revenue opportunities

Spinlet has revealed its ongoing efforts to get more Nigerian musicians to embrace the app as an avenue of reaching local and foreign consumers and earn greater revenues. → Read more
Mon, April 15th 2013, 09:34 · Paul Adepoju

Neil Schwartzman appointed new CEO of Spinlet

Digital media download platform Spinlet has appointed Neil Schwartzman its new chief executive officer (CEO) as the company brings media distribution to Africa’s emerging markets. → Read more
Fri, November 14th 2014, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft, Skrill, operators to launch new portal

Microsoft through its 4Afrika initiative is partnering with Skrill to launch a platform that would allow Africans to purchase products from lobal internet brands; they would also be able to access Microsoft products and educational contents. → Read more
Thu, June 26th 2014, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Operator participation vital to African digital music industry

Mobile operators must participate if Africa’s digital music industry is to become a viable market by introducing attractive value propositions to customers, as the current model of the music industry is not working, according to panelists at the VAS Africa summit in Johannesburg. → Read more
Fri, June 6th 2014, 08:00 · Guest Post

Guest Post: Accelerator interest turns to later stage startups

Sylvia Brune, co-founder of Nigerian startup accelerator 440, discusses how later stage startups can benefit from accelerator programmes. → Read more
Fri, February 28th 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Global digital music market to grow $9bn this year, African market ripe

The global digital music market will grow by US$9 billion in 2014, according to a study by Mahindra Comviva and Ovum Consulting, with Africa one of the markets ripe for digital music. → Read more
Tue, February 25th 2014, 10:20 · Tom Jackson

Mdundo launches Android app, reaches 100k user milestone

Kenyan music streaming service Mdundo has launched an Android app for its increasing number of smartphone users, while also celebrating reaching 100,000 users on the platform. → Read more
Tue, November 5th 2013, 10:20 · Richard Cutcher

OPINION: iROKING uncertainty worrying for African music streaming business

Whatever the truth behind the falling out between iROKO Partners and its music streaming business’ chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Ugwu, the latter’s claim that the media company was already planning a withdrawal from the sector falls in line with its previous activities. → Read more
Sun, November 3rd 2013, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher

FEATURE: The week in startups 03/11/2013

A dramatic week in Africa’s startup scene witnessed what can only be described as an embarrassing airing of dirty laundry by one of the continent’s flagship enterprises in the music streaming sector. → Read more
Fri, July 26th 2013, 09:32 · Paul Adepoju

Gidilounge iOS app available on Apple app store

The Gidilounge music app has been approved to be included on the Apple App Store, making it the first African music-on-demand application available on the iOS platform. → Read more
Fri, June 28th 2013, 09:54 · Nanine Steenkamp

Social media can overtake operators

Mobile-based social media can potentially overtake the role of operators as services overlap with growing data and content delivery, according to experts. → Read more
Wed, June 26th 2013, 14:03 · Nanine Steenkamp

Bozza all for piracy

Artist promotion platform Bozza believes piracy can play a positive role in the exposure of local artists as part of providing digital African content. → Read more
Mon, October 22nd 2012, 10:18 · Tefo Mohapi

Deezer launches in Nigeria, iROKING not fazed

Deezer, a France-based global music streaming service, was last week launched in Nigeria to offer unlimited access to its themed and artist-based radio channels in the West African country. → Read more