The African music industry continues to grow, with independent artists building audiences across streaming platforms, social media and digital communities around the world. But for many emerging artists, getting music released properly, reaching new listeners and building a sustainable career can still be challenging.
AfroSync was created to help change that.
With a focus on independent artists, labels and African music, AfroSync provides the tools and services artists need to release their music, grow their audience and take the next step in their careers.
Built for the Next Generation of African Music
AfroSync is a music distribution and artist services platform designed with the modern independent artist in mind.
From getting music onto major streaming platforms to helping artists discover promotional opportunities, AfroSync aims to make the process of releasing and developing music more accessible.
Artists can distribute their music to platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, helping them reach listeners across multiple digital platforms.
But distribution is only part of the journey.
More Than Music Distribution
Building a successful music career requires more than simply uploading a song.
AfroSync is developing a wider ecosystem of services designed to support artists throughout different stages of their careers.
These services include:
Music Distribution
Get music delivered to major digital streaming and social platforms worldwide.
Music Video Distribution
Help your visual releases reach audiences across digital platforms.
Editorial Playlist Pitching
Give eligible releases opportunities to be considered for editorial playlist pitching and other promotional opportunities.
Artist Services
Access additional support designed to help artists develop their careers and strengthen their releases.
Label Services
Support for independent labels looking to manage and distribute their catalogues.
Sync Licensing
Opportunities for music to be considered for film, television, advertising, games and other visual media.
YouTube Services
Tools and services designed to help artists and labels manage and grow their presence on YouTube.
Africa, In Sync
The name AfroSync reflects the platform’s wider vision: connecting African music with audiences, platforms and opportunities around the world.
African artists are no longer limited to their local markets. A song created in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos, Nairobi or Accra can reach listeners anywhere in the world.
AfroSync’s goal is to help independent artists take advantage of that global opportunity while maintaining ownership of their music and building sustainable careers.
Supporting Independent Artists
Every artist is at a different stage of their journey.
Some artists are releasing their first single. Others already have an established audience, a growing catalogue or an independent label behind them.
AfroSync is built to support artists at different stages while focusing on long-term development rather than simply increasing the number of releases on a platform.
As the AfroSync ecosystem continues to grow, the platform will introduce additional tools, partnerships and services designed to help artists with distribution, marketing, content, audience development and monetisation.
The Beginning of Something Bigger
The launch of AfroSync marks the beginning of a larger vision for independent African music.
The platform is being built around a simple idea:
African artists deserve access to global opportunities without losing the independence that makes their music unique.
From music distribution to artist development, promotional support and future technology, AfroSync is creating an ecosystem designed to help artists move from releasing music to building careers.
The journey starts with the music.
Welcome to AfroSync.
Africa, In Sync.
Get heard. Get synced. Get paid.