Music Streaming on the Internet has become a norm and trend in this age and generation. Back in the days, people listened to music via CD players and other means of playing music.
Nowadays, we can seamlessly listen to old and newly released songs right from our phones and other supported devices, all thanks to music streaming platforms or apps.
Get to know some of the best music streaming apps in Nigeria, features and how to get started in using them. Let's dive in.
BEST MUSIC STREAMING APPS IN NIGERIA
Now, there are tons of music streaming platforms or apps out there, each with its own special features. In my own list, I will list out four (4) of the most used and popular music streaming apps in Nigeria. It's ok if your favourite app is not on my own list as honourable mentions will be included by the end of the post.
Best music streaming apps in Nigeria according to my list are;
– Spotify
– Apple Music
– Boomplay
– Audiomack
1. SPOTIFY: We all can agree that Spotify is the most used music streaming platform in the whole world. With over 626 Million users worldwide, Spotify has made a name for itself as the biggest music streaming app/company.
Spotify is also known to host the largest library of music as it operates in most parts of the world. It is the most used streaming app in Nigeria as well.
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BRIEF HISTORY
Founding Year: 23rd April 2006 (18 years old)
Founders/Developers: Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon
Total Users: 626 Million+
Country Of Origin: Sweden
READ ALSO: How To Pay For Spotify In Nigeria
2. APPLE MUSIC: Second on my list is Apple Music. Just like Spotify, when it comes to ranking musicians streams and stats, Apple Music is one of the most used streaming apps. As of the time of writing this post, Apple music has over 88 Million users worldwide including Nigeria.
We can say, Spotify and Apple Music are the two most used streaming platforms in Nigeria and the world at large. See a brief history of Apple Music below.
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BRIEF HISTORY
Founding Year: June 30th, 2015 (9 years)
Founders/Developers: Apple Inc.
Total Users: 88 Million+
Country Of Origin: USA
3. BOOMPLAY: Now when it comes to Boomplay, the app screams ‘accommodate everybody’! Boomplay is known for housing and helping to blow up upcoming musicians. Not saying Spotify or Apple Music don't do that though.
Boomplay has a friendly to use interface that allows music lovers and makers to explore and make use of the app. It also has a history of awarding plaques to underground and upcoming musicians as well. Currently, Boomplay has over 95 Million users worldwide and is also used in Nigeria as well.
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BRIEF HISTORY
Founding Year: August 2015 (8 years old)
Founders/Developers: Transsnet Music Limited
Total Users: 95 Million+
Country Of Origin: Nigeria
4. AUDIOMACK: We can say this is Boomplay’s twin brother. Upcoming artists also use Audiomack to promote themselves.
The platform is good also for music lovers and great songs can be found there as well. Audiomack currently has over 20 Million Users worldwide. It's also very popular among Nigerians.
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BRIEF HISTORY
Founding Year: 2012 (12 years old)
Founders/Developers: Dave Macli, David Ponte, Thomas Klinger, TY Wangsness and Brian Zisook
Total Users: 20 Million+
Country Of Origin: Uncertain
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
– Deezer
– YouTube Music
– Tidal.. Etc
And that's a wrap on my best music streaming apps available in Nigeria.
ADVANTAGES OF MUSIC STREAMING APPS
Music streaming apps have several advantages, some of them have been listed below;
1. Accessibility: Access millions of songs, podcasts, and playlists anywhere, anytime.
2. Personalization: Enjoy tailored recommendations based on listening habits, such as your frequently played genres eg Hip Hop, Pop, Afrobeat, RN, Country and the likes.
3. Discovery: Find new artists, genres, and music through curated playlists and suggestions.
4. Space-saving: Store music without taking up device storage space.
5. Cost-effective: Affordable subscription plans or free options with ads. Music streaming platforms aren't costly for premium packages, you get to enjoy millions of songs for a fee that's not much.
6. Offline listening: Download music for offline playback.
7. Social features: Share music, follow friends, and join communities. This helps you discover new musicians, songs, trendy genres and lots more.
8. Updated content: Get new releases, updates, and fresh content regularly.
9. No physical media: No need for CDs, vinyl, or digital files. Those are old school now, not saying they ain't gold though.
10. Playlists: Enjoy expert-curated playlists for various moods and activities. You can also create and arrange your own Playlist according to your music taste.
HOW TO GET THE BEST OFF MUSIC STREAMING APPS
Follow the tips listed below to get the best out of music streaming apps;
1. Explore playlists: Discover curated playlists, like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, or Daily Mix, tailored to your tastes.
2. Search and discover: Look for specific artists, songs, or genres to find new music. This can be informative and may help you discover Alternative Genres that suit your taste.
3. Create playlists: Make personalised playlists for workouts, relaxation, or parties.
4. Use recommendations: Check out suggested songs, artists, or playlists based on your listening habits.
5. Take advantage of features: Utilise features like offline listening, cross-platform compatibility, and voice control.
6. Try different apps: Experiment with various music streaming services to find the one that suits you best.
7. Upgrade to premium: Consider subscribing to premium plans for ad-free listening, improved sound quality, and offline playback. Every streaming platform comes with ads and upgrading to a Premium Membership plan gives you an ad-free listening advantage.
8. Follow artists: Keep up-to-date with your favourite artists' latest releases and updates.
9. Join music communities: Participate in online forums or social media groups to discuss music and get recommendations.
10. Keep your library organised: Regularly update and organise your music library to ensure easy access to your favourite tracks.
CONCLUSION
Whatever streaming app you choose for your music streaming, make the best out of it. Listen to your favourite songs, discover new artists and genres, join communities to know more about music.
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