Behind every streamed song, there’s money. But many African artists are not seeing it.
Melody explains how artists lose income through broken systems, complex payments, and global platforms that don’t fully support emerging markets. He then shows how Songdis is stepping in to fix that.
From selling CDs as a teenager to building a music distribution platform now used by artists globally, his journey is both practical and inspiring.
If you care about music, technology, or the future of African creativity, this conversation is worth your time.
What you’ll learn:
Why artists don’t always get paid properly
How music distribution really works
The hidden costs of global platforms
How African founders are building their own systems
How AI is already being used in music creation
What it takes to build a startup from scratch
Guest:
Melody Nehemiah
Founder, Songdis
About me:
I’m Stella Oni, host of Talking Tech with Creatives, where I explore how technology and creativity are shaping the future.
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Melody Nehemiah
Founder and CEO of Songdis
Website: www.songdis.com
LinkedIn: Melody Nehemiah
Instagram/Twitter: @melodysongwz
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