Africa: Akon Partners With Music Bi to Change How the Continent Listens to Music

Senegalese-American singer Akon has announced he is purchasing 50% of Senegalese company Musik Bi to create a music streaming service in Africa that can compete with global competitors. Musik Bi is Africa's first home-grown platform for legal music downloads. It was launched in Senegal in February 2016.

Musik Bi is Africa's first home-grown platform for legal music downloads. It was launched in Senegal in February 2016 with the mission of promoting African artists, paying their music properly, and fighting internet piracy.

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