Safaricom Launches Streaming Platform-Baze Music
Safaricom is offering music streaming services to its subscribers through its new streaming platform-Baze Music app. With Baze Music, subscribers would have access to local and international tracks and be able to enjoy a mobile-first, ad-free, music streaming experience.
Netflix Finds a New Home on Spotify with the Launch of ‘Netflix Hub’
In a significant move that is seen to rival the synchronization between Apple TV+ and Apple Music, Netflix and Spotify have launched an all-new Netflix Hub on Spotify where fans of Movies and TV shows on the Netflix platform can easily find the soundtrack to their favourite movies and shows exclusively.
Taylor Swift: Stream It but Make It Taylor’s Version
Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter, has released re-recordings of some of her songs from her previous record label, Big Machine Records.
Netflix Launches a New Website for Weekly Top Ten Movie Titles for Users
Netflix has launched a weekly “Top10 on Netflix” – a new website with weekly global and country lists of the most popular titles on their service, to cater for periodic reviews of their movies.
Netflix Introduces Free Plan in Vietnam
Netflix has announced the launch of a free plan in Vietnam, which will allow anyone with an Android phone in the country to watch from the streaming platform for free, without ads.
Multichoice Begins Audition for Nigerian Idol Season 7
Multichoice, Africa’s leading entertainment company, has announced the audition dates for the 7th edition of the Nigerian Idol reality show.
Pan-African Film Festival Kicks Off in Burkina Faso
The 27th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) kicked off in Burkina Faso on Saturday with a grand ceremony. The festival that was earlier scheduled for February was postponed due to COVID-19.
Netflix Launches Free Mobile Plan in Kenya
Netflix launched a free mobile plan in Kenya as the global streaming giant hopes to use the gesture to tap the East African nation.
Taking Notes from China: Ethiopia Ready to Ditch Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter?
As recently disclosed by the Information Network Security Agency (INSA), Ethiopia has begun developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, although it does not plan to block the global services.
Record Label Sues Bella Shmurda for Breach of Contract
One Word Global Records Limited has instituted a suit against Bella Shmurda for alleged breach of contract.