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Stonebwoy Tops Boomplay’s 2020 Most Streamed Artistes List, King Promise’s ‘Sika’ was most streamed song
Boomplay Music Africa’s leading music streaming service has released the 2020 Music Facts Report for Ghanaian music.
The reports presented in the Music Facts reports are based on data from the music app, which has over 50M & 11M Monthly Active Users and Daily Active Users respectively as at Novemeber 2020, as well as music from 3.4M artists from around the globe. Boomplay also boasts of an expansive catalogue of over 44M tracks, and the app is available on iOS, Android and web.
According to the 2020 report, dancehall act, Stonebwoy retains his spot as the #1 ‘Top Streamed Ghanaian Male Artiste’, a position he’s occupying third time in a row as he bagged the same in 2018 and 2019 while Wendy Shay leads the ladies pack as the ‘Top Streamed Ghanaian Female Artiste’.
Stonebwoy also had the top streamed album, with his 4th studio album Anloga Junction earning the highest streams of all Ghanaian albums released on the platform over the year. Sarkodie’s 2019 album Black Love came in next at a close second.
In addition to albums, Boomplay also revealed reports for the ‘Top Streamed Ghanaian Songs’ in which King Promise, Black Sherif, and KiDi made appearances as the top 3 artists with the most streamed songs.
The service also highlighted categories such as the ‘Top Breakout Ghanaian Artists’ and the ‘Top Streamed Ghanaian Female Artists’, where the likes of Fameye, Darkovibes, Black Sherif, and Wendy Shay, Joyce Blessing, and Diana Hamilton all topped their lists respectively.
The 2020 Music Facts report has all that data for you to see and so much more, and it’s the perfect way to know all the top artists, albums, songs, and more, that music lovers in Ghana loved the most in 2020. Check out the full list of the Boomplay 2020 Music Facts Ghana here https://www.boomplay.com/musicfacts2020/Ghana.html#/
Did your favourite artist, song, album or playlist make it?
Boomplay is a music streaming and download service provided by Transsnet Music Limited. The company has regional offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Nigeria. As of November 2020, Boomplay’s Daily Active Users (DAU) are 11 million and Monthly Active Users (MAU) are 50 million respectively. Additionally, it consistently ranks as the #1 music app in Africa.
The Boomplay fact sheet is an annual report that showcases top music trends, genres and artistes of the year, amongst other relevant information. The categories include; Top streamed male artiste and female artist (Ghana, Sub-Saharan Africa and International), most engagements, breakout artistes, top streamed songs (Ghanaian and International), top streamed albums (Ghanaian and International) and top streamed genres.
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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture
Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.
In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.
Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.
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Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”
Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”
Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.
Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.
This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”
Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon
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