Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in Africa in Q1 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 music and audio applications in Africa exhibited varied performance metrics across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the data provided by Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at over 755K in the week of March 7. Weekly revenue showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at around $42. Weekly active users also experienced a slight decline from 4.2M to 3.9M throughout the quarter.

StarMaker: Sing Karaoke Songs had a notable week in early January, with revenue reaching approximately $4.9K. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 518K in the last week of December and ending the quarter at around 186K. Active users saw a decline from 593K to 435K over the same period.

Boomplay: Music & Live Stream maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of $2.8K in the week of February 7. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a high of 172K in mid-March. Active users showed a significant increase towards the end of the quarter, rising from 5.8M to 6.4M.

Audiomack: Music Downloader experienced consistent revenue growth, peaking at around $6.2K in late February. Weekly downloads remained stable, averaging around 157K. Active users fluctuated but ended the quarter on a high note, increasing from 3.7M to 4.1M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts demonstrated steady growth in weekly downloads, reaching approximately 143K by the end of March. Weekly revenue saw minor fluctuations, peaking at $71 in the last week of December. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 2.7M throughout the quarter.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the music and audio app market in Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.