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YouTube Premium, Music Hits 100 Million Subscribers

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9 months ago

February 6, 2024

YouTube Music and Premium Hit 100 Million Subscribers | Fab.ng

YouTube announced a big achievement in its digital streaming service. YouTube Music and Premium now have over 100 million subscribers worldwide, including trial users. This shows that people all over the world enjoy using YouTube for entertainment, including many people in Nigeria.

YouTube Music was made for people who love music and YouTube. It lets them enjoy YouTube without ads, play music in the background, and download songs. It has the biggest collection of music in the world.

YouTube has expanded its services and changed its name. Now, people in over 100 countries can use YouTube Music and Premium.

In the last year, YouTube made Premium better. Now, you can watch YouTube on different devices, like smart TVs and tablets. They also improved the video quality to 1080p HD. They tried new features using AI, and Premium users got to try them first. They added a Samples tab to help you find new music quickly. You can also make your own radio stations, and podcasts are now on YouTube Music.

YouTube Premium, Music Hits 100 Million Subscribers | Fab.ng

Speaking about the milestone, Adam Smith, the Vice President of Product Management at YouTube, stated:

“In 2015, we believed that there was an appetite for a YouTube experience that benefited not only our users but the creator and artist community as well, and we announced a new subscription service alongside a brand new app, YouTube Music. This offering was designed for music lovers and YouTube fans who wanted more choice in how they spent time on YouTube, allowing them to enjoy YouTube without interruptions, background play and downloads, and a full music service with the world’s largest catalogue. Along the way, we learned a lot, made a few pivots (and even rebranded), expanded our offerings and plans, and made YouTube Music and Premium available in over 100 countries and regions.

And through it all, we’ve remained focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to our global YouTube community.

In fact, in the past year alone we enhanced the Premium playback experience including adding the ability to continue watching YouTube across different devices like your smart TVs and tablets and introduced an enhanced version of 1080p HD. We also experimented with new generative AI features that Premium users were among the first to try. And for listeners, we introduced the Samples tab, a lightning-fast way to discover new music, a completely customised radio building experience, and brought podcasts to YouTube Music.

Beyond features, we know what truly makes viewers and listeners keep choosing YouTube – it’s the incredible content from our creators and artists. YouTube Premium helps maintain a thriving creator and artist community, providing them with an additional source of revenue from subscriptions.”

Addy Awofisayo, who is in charge of music for Africa at YouTube, also talked about how YouTube is important in Nigeria, saying,

“The success of YouTube Music and Premium extends deeply into Nigeria, where music and content creators have found a global stage for their talent,” Awofisayo remarked. “Our platform has not only facilitated unparalleled access to a world of music and content but has also played a pivotal role in the growth of the Nigerian music industry by providing artists with valuable exposure and revenue streams. This milestone celebrates not just our global achievements but the individual stories of creators and artists in Nigeria who contribute to our rich and diverse community.”

In celebration of this achievement, YouTube has reaffirmed its commitment to providing its users with the best music experience possible. This means continuously working to improve its music streaming service, offering a vast library of songs and videos, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable listening experience for everyone.

Whether you’re a casual listener or a die-hard music fan, YouTube promises to be your go-to destination for discovering and enjoying your favourite tunes.

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Don Jazzy Announces Tega Oghenejobo As The New President Of Mavin Records

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6 days ago

October 30, 2024

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On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Michael Collins Ajereh, the visionary founder of Mavin (Records) Global, better known by his stage name Don Jazzy, announced a significant expansion within the company. He announced Tega Oghenejobo as the new president of Mavin Records.

Tega has been an integral part of Mavin’s journey. Now, his position as President has elevated his status in the company. In addition, he has been in the existing role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Don Jazzy expressed his admiration for Tega’s passion and resilience. He acknowledged his ability to spot these qualities in Tega from the early stages of their professional relationship.

He said,

“I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega.”

I’m proud to announce @TEGAMAVIN expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. I am often praised for being able to spot and raise superstars, but I can proudly say the most genius thing I have done in my life was being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega. From the… pic.twitter.com/q55TSODQMP

— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) October 29, 2024

“From the early days, I’ve watched him be curious about the business, build teams, develop executives, and ensure our talents have sustainable careers from the start. His commitment to growing Mavin and shaping the future of African music has been relentless, and I’m confident that with him in this role, we’ll continue to break new ground and achieve even bigger milestones for our artists and company,” he added.

Accepting the appointment gracefully, Tega Oghenejobo said,

“I’m honored to step into this new role as President & COO of Mavin Records. It means embracing new challenges, setting new goals, and reaching new heights. Thank you, Supreme Leader @donjazzy, for your unwavering belief and trust in me to lead the Mavin team.”

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Wizkid’s “Piece Of My Heart” Sets New Record On YouTube Nigeria

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1 week ago

October 28, 2024

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Released on October 18, 2024, Wizkid’s single “Piece of My Heart“, featuring Brent Faiyaz quickly achieved early success, setting new streaming records across platforms. This RnB track, blending Wizkid’s favoured mid-tempo bounce with rich RnB fusion, has captivated fans and secured impressive milestones.

Most notably, “Piece of My Heart” now holds the record for the largest streaming week on YouTube Nigeria, accumulating an astonishing 1.20 million streams. This feat surpasses the previous record of 1.18 million streams held by Fireboy’s “Peru” remix featuring Ed Sheeran.

Adding to its list of accomplishments, “Piece of My Heart” also shattered the record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria, taking the lead from Wizkid’s previous record, which he shared with Asake’s “MMS.”

Notably, the single became the first song from any African artist to achieve over 1 million streams on its release day on Spotify, reflecting the impressive reach of Wizkid’s music and the growing influence of African artists in global streaming metrics.

These achievements underscore Wizkid’s status as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists, whose music continues to resonate widely across digital platforms.

Not only does the record-breaking performance of “Piece of My Heart” reinforce Wizkid’s influence, but it also highlights the rapid expansion of streaming in Nigeria.

Platforms like YouTube and Spotify have increasingly become vital for music distribution, with YouTube remaining a particularly popular streaming choice for Nigerian audiences.

This single also marks the beginning of Wizkid’s “Morayo” era, setting the stage for his highly anticipated sixth album, which is scheduled for release on November 22, 2024.

As the Grammy-winning artist prepares to unveil this new project, the unprecedented success of “Piece of My Heart” positions him to continue breaking barriers and elevating the presence of African music in the global arena.

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Burna Boy Previews New Song At Sold-Out Los Angeles Concert

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2 weeks ago

October 24, 2024

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On October 23, 2024, Burna Boy packed the Peacock Centre in Los Angeles. He wowed his fans with a powerful performance featuring a collection of his hit singles. In the 2-day concert, Headliners Only, he joined forces with American-Senegalese music icon Akon. Together, they created an unforgettable musical experience for the audience.

During the concert, Burna Boy gave fans an exclusive preview of one of the unreleased tracks from his upcoming album. Further, this excited the crowd with the new sound.

This marks the second time Burna Boy has teased music from the anticipated album. It follows an earlier preview of the song “Empty Chairs,” which is also set to feature on the album to drop in 2025.

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Burna Boy has had a whirlwind 2024. He made history back in February as the first African artist to perform at the Grammys main ceremony.

At the 66th Grammy Awards, he also became the first Nigerian artist to earn a nomination as a lead artist outside of the Global categories. Furthermore, this solidified his legacy in the global music scene.

So far in 2024, Burna Boy has released only one single, Higher, which resonated deeply with fans. The song’s music video took him on an emotional journey back to his hometown. Higher continued Burna Boy’s streak of chart-topping hits, spending several weeks dominating the TurnTable Top 100.

In addition to his solo work, Burna Boy has made several notable guest appearances throughout the year. His feature on TiTom and Yuppe’s Twala Bam skyrocketed the track to the top of the charts.

Meanwhile, his collaboration with Coldplay on We Pray, featuring Little Simz, shows his versatility and ability to shine in diverse musical genres. Burna Boy’s 2024 continues to be filled with milestones, solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most influential artists.

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