Mdundo pays royalty to African artistes

One of Africa’s leading music distribution platforms, Mdundo is transforming the digital music space by empowering artists to distribute, promote, and monetise their work.

A statement sent to Saturday Beats read, “In January 2025, Mdundo launched its royalty payout season, which continues to benefit rights holders across the continent.

“Since its founding, over 200,000 artists have earned royalties from the platform, with the number of beneficiaries increasing steadily each payout cycle. This achievement underscores Mdundo’s commitment to building a sustainable music ecosystem for African musicians.”

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Mdundo, Martin Nielsen, over 200,000 artists have earned royalties, and the number of beneficiaries has grown steadily with each payout since its inception.

“Our mission has always been to offer African artists a sustainable platform to thrive. By delivering consistent and substantial earnings, we are contributing to the growth of individual artists while supporting the long-term development of the African music industry as a whole.”

“By integrating music access into telecom services, we have enabled millions of users to access music seamlessly, expanding artist audiences and driving higher royalty payouts.”

The statement added that the platform’s extensive catalogue is enriched by partnerships with labels such as Africori, Mavin, Universal Music Group and Warner Music, as well as regional leaders such as Slide Digital and Content Connect Africa.

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