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Top Entertainment Apps Performance in Africa Q4 2022

In Q4 2022, the top 5 entertainment apps in Africa experienced varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with TikTok and Netflix leading in user engagement.

Top Entertainment Apps Performance in Africa Q4 2022

The fourth quarter of 2022 saw notable performances from the top five entertainment apps in Africa, with data sourced from Sensor Tower. These apps include TikTok, Disney+, Showmax, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.

TikTok experienced a dynamic quarter with weekly revenue peaking at around $414K in mid-December, while downloads fluctuated, hitting a high of approximately 2.1M in late December. Its active user base remained robust, reaching more than 41M in the final week of the year.

Disney+ saw steady revenue growth, culminating at nearly $294K in the last week of December. Downloads were relatively stable, averaging around 48K per week, with active users maintaining a consistent presence of around 449K towards the end of the quarter.

Showmax showed a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at about $65K in the final week of December. Downloads spiked to about 96K in late November, while active users hovered around 880K by the end of the quarter.

Netflix had a stable revenue stream, with weekly earnings reaching up to $28K in late November. Downloads saw a significant rise, peaking at approximately 287K in mid-December. Active users grew steadily, reaching about 4.4M by the year's end.

Amazon Prime Video maintained a consistent revenue around $28K weekly, with a notable increase in downloads, peaking at around 40K in early December. Active users showed growth, reaching approximately 314K in the same period.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2023