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July 2026 Artist Royalty Payout
It’s royalty payout season, and we’re excited to help you claim the earnings from your music on Mdundo. Minimum Payout Threshold Before requesting your payout, ensure you’ve reached the minimum balance: Mobile Money: USD 50 ( KES 6,720.5 equivalent) Bank Transfer: USD 100 (KES 13,441 equivalent) Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for full payout details. How to Request Your Payout Submit your payout request before 20th July 2026 to avoid processing delays. Step 1: Log in
Jul 22 min read
Empowering Kenya's Women in Music: Mdundo Partners with Women in Music Concert Series
Mdundo.com is proud to announce a new partnership with the Women in Music Concert Series (WIMC), a leading platform dedicated to showcasing and celebrating women working across the Kenyan music industry. This collaboration aims to amplify the voices of female artists, producers, songwriters, DJs, managers, and other music professionals by providing greater visibility, opportunities, and access to audiences across Kenya and beyond. Through this partnership, Mdundo and WIMC wi
Jun 151 min read
Top Music Genres on Mdundo - Driving Catalog Growth and Fan Engagement
Mdundo.com continues to reflect Africa’s dynamic music landscape, with specific genres leading both catalog growth and fan engagement. The top music genres on Mdundo in 2025 were Gospel , AfroPop , Hip-Hop/Rap , Afrobeats , and Bongo , each showing strong download performance, repeat listens, and active fan interaction across the platform. Gospel music remained a dominant genre on Mdundo, driven by its inspirational messaging and deeply loyal audience. High engagement leve
Jan 161 min read
Mdundo’s Most Streamed/Downloaded Classic - “One Love” by Lucky Dube
In 2025, “One Love” by Lucky Dube emerged as one of the most downloaded and streamed songs on Mdundo.com , proving that timeless music never loses its power. Decades after its release, the reggae classic found renewed relevance among digital audiences searching for meaningful lyrics and authentic African music. With its strong message of unity , peace , and love , “One Love” resonated deeply with listeners navigating social, cultural, and economic challenges across the con
Jan 52 min read
Happy New Year from Mdundo.com: Celebrating Our Artists and Listeners
As we step into the New Year, at Mdundo.com we would like to say a huge thank you to our incredible artists and loyal listeners. Your passion for music, creativity, and support is what keeps our community growing every single day. To our artists, thank you for trusting Mdundo as a home for your music. Your talent, hard work, and stories inspire millions across Africa and beyond, and we’re excited to keep supporting your journey in 2026. To our listeners, thank you for strea
Jan 51 min read
Register Now: Join the Free Copyright Clinic in Nairobi Kenya
Copyright gives you legal ownership of your work and ensures you earn royalties when your music is played, downloaded, or used...
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Over 300,000 artists on Mdundo have collectively earned $1M in royalties between January and July 2025
Mdundo.com , Africa’s leading music distribution platform, continues to cement its position in the continent’s music industry. As of July...
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Mdundo x KECOBO - Free Legal Clinic for Kenyan Creatives
Are you a musician, producer, songwriter, or content creator in Kenya? Wondering how to protect your work, understand your rights, or...
Sep 4, 20251 min read
How Mdundo Makes Money: The Model Behind Free African Music
How does Mdundo.com make money if all the music is free? The answer lies in a smart, ad-supported and telco-driven business model....
Aug 14, 20251 min read
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