📸 Snapshot (Music & Showbiz — Aug 17, 2026)
1) Streaming is still growing, but platforms are stricter about what “counts” U.S. recorded-music business hit a record ~$11.54B wholesale in 2025, driven mainly by streaming (~$9.47B). Vinyl crossed $1.04B in U.S. revenue in 2025. Spotify’s “1,000 streams in the last 12 months” threshold (effective April 2024) means many low-stream tracks don’t enter the royalty […]
How Social Media is Reshaping African and Ghanaian Economies: Unlocking Opportunities in Music, Goods, and Services
Africa’s digital landscape is buzzing with energy. With over 453 million internet users and 217 million active social media users as of 2024, the continent is experiencing a digital revolution that’s transforming economies and creating unprecedented opportunities. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are not just spaces for connection—they’re powerful engines for economic growth, […]
