Support African artists. Buy music directly.
Discover exclusive African music, unlock songs straight from the people who make them, and know every cent reaches the artist you love.
New releases
We changed how music pays African musicians.
Traditional streaming pays African artists fractions of a cent. Egwu routes every naira, shilling and cedi directly from fan to creator — no middlemen, no mystery.
Direct monetization
Fans pay, artists receive. Set your own prices for songs, albums, merch and tickets.
Built for Africa
Local currencies, mobile money and bank payouts across the continent.
Real fan connections
Listeners become supporters who are invested in your success.
Own your audience
No algorithm controls your reach. Your fans are yours, permanently.
Music that actually means something.
Stop feeding the algorithm. Start supporting the people behind the music.
- ✓Hear it first — exclusives before anywhere else
- ✓Own every song you buy, offline too
- ✓Tickets and merch straight from the artist
Your music. Your revenue. Your audience.
Upload in minutes. Set your price. Start earning from day one — with full transparency and zero gatekeepers.
- ✓Sell songs, albums, merch and event tickets
- ✓Instant payouts to bank or mobile money
- ✓Start free — upgrade when you're ready
Simple. Direct. Powerful.
Upload
Artists upload tracks, set an unlock price and go live in minutes.
ArtistsDiscover
Fans preview 30 seconds of any track, follow artists and find what's next.
FansUnlock
Fans buy the full track. 70% lands in the artist's balance — withdraw any time.
EveryoneArtists to follow
Questions about Egwu
What is Egwu?
Egwu is Africa's direct-to-fan music marketplace. Fans discover African music, preview any track and buy songs and albums straight from the artists who made them, with no label or distributor in between.
How much do artists earn on Egwu?
Artists keep 70% of every sale. Each purchase lands in the artist's Egwu balance, and they can withdraw any time.
Is Egwu free for artists?
Yes. Artists can start on the Free tier for ₦0 and upgrade to Rising Star, Pro Artist or Icon when they need more. See Artist Pricing for what each plan includes.
How do I listen to music on Egwu?
Preview 30 seconds of any song on egwu.africa. Buy a song or album to unlock the full track and listen any time, including offline, in the Egwu app for iPhone and Android.
How do artists get paid?
Fans pay in local currency and artists withdraw their earnings to a bank account or mobile money. Egwu pays out to artists in 37 African countries.
Can I buy merch and event tickets on Egwu?
Yes. Artists sell merch and event tickets on Egwu alongside their music, so fans can buy everything directly from the artist.
African artists deserve more than streams. They deserve ownership, fair pay and real connections.
Egwu is building the infrastructure that empowers creators and transforms fans into true supporters — reshaping how music moves across Africa.
Join the movement
Whether you're an artist ready to monetize or a fan searching for your next obsession — Egwu is where the connection begins.