#ICYMI: Spotify is now available in South Africa
JOBURG – South Africans can expect to stream from a variety of proudly South African playlists on Spotify.
One of the world’s leading music streaming service providers launched in South Africa on Tuesday.
Hello, South Africa. Come join the party! 👋 #SpotifySouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/x2C0pFOh5J
— Spotify Africa (@SpotifyAfrica) March 13, 2018
Founded in Sweden in 2006, Spotify has over 150 million users subscribed to its services.
For only R59 a month, South Africans can choose to stream and download from a wide selection of music from around the world.
To try out the services offered, you have a one-month free subscription to Spotify Premium, but you also have the option of choosing the free service.
The Premium price matches offerings of the Google’s PlayMusic, Apple’s iTunes and Deezer, among others.
South Africans can expect to enjoy local-inspired playlists like gqom, hip-hop and house music.
The app is available for free on Google Play and Apple iStore.
Local musicians on social media welcomed the app to Mzansi.
This is what they had to say:
🚨 @Spotify, welcome to South Africa 🚨 You can now join the #GQOMWAVE on @SpotifySA here – https://t.co/9gzI7wIMs9 🔥🔥🔥 #SpotifySouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/0Dbaj21OWj
— PorryMaduMoneyDoubleTrouble (@DjMaphorisa) March 13, 2018
A question from @slikouron at the #SpotifySouthAfrica launch. pic.twitter.com/VAj8AKAHjj
— MTV Base South (@MTVBaseSouth) March 13, 2018
Welcome @Spotify to South Africa 👊🏾 You can sign up right now for free or for paying membership. Follow my profile and #StayShining with #SpotifySouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/GamDRrunEh
— MR MAKHADO (@rikyrickworld) March 13, 2018
@SpotifySA is here people!!!! Follow your favorite artist now!! 👇🏾 #SpotifySouthAfrica https://t.co/5xrUZaTeGb pic.twitter.com/Q1ZvXcGsra
— Soulistic Music (@SoulisticMusic) March 13, 2018
Welcome to South Africa @Spotify! #WorkOfheART is available for streaming on @SpotifySA. Download the app and stream my album here – https://t.co/Xoy74TXx0W 💕 #SpotifySouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/dzdGiHCTSG
— ZONKE™️🇿🇦 (@ZonkeMusic) March 13, 2018
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