Category: Blog
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The Josplay Rise Fund is truly unique. It goes beyond rewarding just the top winners by intentionally extending the spotlight to other artists who took the time to apply, giving them a platform to be heard through the Raw and Rising playlist. What is the Raw and Rising playlist? The Raw and Rising playlist is…
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Music is an emotional exchange. Therefore, it requires a foundation of absolute certainty. Listeners must know exactly who made the art, where it belongs, and who it reaches. Today, sophisticated AI tools and automated bots are on the rise. As a result, standing out as an artist requires building an artist brand that listeners can…
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Your artist profile on Josplay is a space to tell your story, connect with listeners and grow your presence across the African music industry. Keeping your information accurate guarantees that you get paid for every stream and also helps our algorithm drop your tracks into the ears of the right audience. Setting up your official…
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Josplay has announced the 2026 recipients of its Josplay Rise Fund. The company will provide $1,000 in structured development support to three emerging African artists selected through this year’s programme. This year’s beneficiaries are Kiria (Kenya), who receives $500; Elprezido (Nigeria), awarded $300; and Donboydml (Nigeria), awarded $200. The annual initiative is positioned as an…
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Applications for the Josplay Artist Rise Fund 2 officially closed on 14 January, drawing submissions from independent artists across multiple African countries. With the application window now shut, the programme has moved into its final and most critical phase: judging. Entries are currently being reviewed by a panel comprising Josplay’s internal team and an external…
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Josplay has opened submissions for Rise Fund Vol. 2, the second edition of its artist growth initiative. The company said the programme targets African independent artists who are already building their careers and are ready to scale beyond their local scenes. Focus on structure, not virality Josplay explained that the initiative is not a talent…
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Josplay recently hosted a focused and practical webinar titled “From Music to Merch: Building Your Fashion Brand as an African Artist.” The session brought together two industry voices with real field experience: Chinedu Bright – Creative Director & Artist Manager Abu Christopher – Founder, 1606 Clothing The conversation examined what it truly takes for African…