By Ghazali Ibrahim
Award winning Afrobeat Star, Burna Boy has raised concerns about the low royalties paid to Nigerian artists on streaming platforms.
According to Burna Boy, Nigerian artists earn a mere $400 for 1 million streams on platforms like Spotify.
This revelation has sparked a conversation about the music industry’s revenue distribution model and the challenges faced by artists in earning a fair income from their work.
Burna Boy’s statement has resonated with many in the industry, highlighting the need for greater transparency and fairness in royalty payments.
In response to the issue, Burna Boy has advised Nigerian artists to diversify their income streams, suggesting they explore other business opportunities alongside their music careers.
This call to action underscores the importance of finding sustainable solutions to support the growth and development of the Nigerian music industry.
The issue of low royalties for Nigerian artists has brought attention to the broader challenges facing the music industry, including the need for more equitable revenue distribution and greater support for local artists.
