Question 1

How do I put my music on all platforms in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Two tracks: sign up with a distributor — DistroKid, Africori, ONErpm — for Spotify, Apple Music and global stores, and upload directly to Audiomack and Boomplay, which are free. Distribution lands the song on the shelves; promotion still has to move it.

Question 2

What is the cheapest music distributor for Nigerian artists?

Accepted Answer

DistroKid's yearly plan (from about $20) with zero revenue cut is the cheapest for volume. Percentage-based distributors like Africori cost nothing upfront but take 10–15% forever — better for artists who value African playlist pitching over raw margin.

Question 3

Which platform pays Nigerian artists the most?

Accepted Answer

Per stream, Apple Music and Spotify pay the most. Per audience, Boomplay and Audiomack are where Nigerians actually listen daily — artists treat them as the discovery layer that feeds the paying platforms.

Question 4

How much do Audiomack followers cost in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

₦4,500 per 100 page follows on Metrohyp, with song likes at ₦3,000 per 100 and music comments at ₦4,500 per 100 — all on the public price board with gradual delivery.

Question 5

Is buying streams safe for my music?

Accepted Answer

No — on royalty-paying platforms, bought streams trigger audits and catalogue takedowns. Seed only the discovery surfaces: followers, likes and comments on free platforms like Audiomack and Boomplay, where the goal is visibility on trending pages, not royalty inflation.

Platform	How to get on it	Why it matters
Audiomack	Free direct upload	Nigeria's default free-streaming home; street reach
Boomplay	Free direct upload (or via distributor)	Africa's largest streaming platform by users
Spotify	Distributor only	Best per-stream payout; playlist economy
Apple Music	Distributor only	High payout per stream; premium audience
YouTube Music	Distributor or manual upload	Piggybacks YouTube's Nigerian reach

Service	Per 100	Platform
Page follows	₦4,500	Audiomack / Boomplay / Spotify
Song likes	₦3,000	Spotify / Boomplay / Audiomack
Music comments	₦4,500	Audiomack / Boomplay
Streams	₦9,600	Spotify / Apple Music / Audiomack

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Is buying streams safe for my music?

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