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Genius Tunez Launches: A New Home for African Talent Goes Live
Platform News11 July 2026

Genius Tunez Launches: A New Home for African Talent Goes Live

A new platform built between Monrovia and Melbourne wants to change how African musicians and content creators grow — with campaigns from $50, contracts in writing, and results published publicly.

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Burna Boy Dethrones Tyla to Become Africa's Most-Streamed Artist Ever on Spotify
Music11 July 2026

Burna Boy Dethrones Tyla to Become Africa's Most-Streamed Artist Ever on Spotify

Powered by his World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' with Shakira, Burna Boy has hit nearly 47 million monthly Spotify listeners — the highest ever for an African artist.

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