How to Buy Music

Purchase singles and albums directly from the artists you love. Every sale puts money in artists' pockets - no complex streaming royalties, just transparent, fair compensation.

Direct Sales Only

Vwaza does not do paid streams. Artists earn through direct sales only. When you buy music on Vwaza, 80% of the sale goes straight to the artist. No middlemen, no opaque royalty calculations.

How Purchasing Works

Browse or Search

Find music on music.vwaza.com by browsing categories or searching for specific artists, albums, or singles.

Find a Single or Album

Open the release page to see track listings, pricing, and artist details.

Click Purchase

Hit the purchase button and choose your preferred payment method.

Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard) via Stripe
Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel, local operators) via PayChangu, PawaPay, OneKhusa
PayPal

Complete Payment

Follow the prompts from your chosen payment provider to finalize the transaction.

Access Your Music

After purchase, the content appears in your Purchases library.

Payment Methods

Credit/Debit Cards

Visa and Mastercard accepted worldwide, powered by Stripe. Secure, encrypted transactions.

Mobile Money

MTN, Airtel, and local operators supported via PayChangu, PawaPay, and OneKhusa. Pay directly from your mobile wallet.

PayPal

Pay with your PayPal account or use PayPal guest checkout for international payments.

Special Purchase Types

Pre-orders

Reserve Upcoming Releases

Pay upfront for music that has not been released yet. Your content is delivered automatically on release day.

Pay at the time of pre-order, not on release day
Content appears in your library the moment it goes live
Support artists before their music drops

Early Access

Get Exclusive Content Before Everyone Else

Some artists offer early access to content before the public release date. Early access can be free or paid, depending on the artist's configuration.

Free or paid - set by the artist
Listen before the general public
Available on select releases only

Learn More

For full details on how early access works, see the Early Access Features documentation.

Gift Purchases

Buy Music for Someone Else

Purchase music as a gift by providing the recipient's email address. They receive a redemption token to claim the music.

Enter the recipient's email at checkout
They receive a unique redemption token via email
Works even if the recipient does not have a Vwaza account
A temporary account is created for recipients who are not yet on Vwaza

Pre-saves

Save Upcoming Releases for Free

Pre-saves are free. Add an upcoming release to your library so it is ready for you the moment it goes live. No payment required.

Completely free - no payment involved
Music is added to your library on release day
Stay notified about releases you care about

Why Direct Sales Matter

Artists Earn More on Vwaza

Unlike streaming platforms where artists earn fractions of a cent per play, Vwaza artists earn 80% of every sale. The platform takes a 20% fee. That is it.

Transparent Earnings

No complex streaming royalty calculations. Artists see exactly what they earn per transaction.

Artists Set Their Own Prices

Artists decide what their music is worth. No platform-imposed pricing.

Fans Directly Support Artists

Every purchase goes directly to the artist you love. Your money has a clear, visible impact.

80/20 Revenue Split

Artists keep 80% of every sale. The 20% platform fee covers infrastructure, payment processing, and operations.

Where to Buy

Web

Browse and purchase at music.vwaza.com from any browser on any device.

iOS App

Listen to your purchased music on the Vwaza iOS app. Note: in-app purchases are not available on iOS devices.

Android App

Purchase and listen on the Vwaza Android app.

Apple Devices

Purchasing Not Available on iOS

Due to Apple's App Store guidelines, in-app purchases of music are not available on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad). This is a platform restriction, not a Vwaza limitation. To buy music, use the Vwaza web app or the Android app. Your purchases will be available to listen to on all your devices, including iOS, once bought.

Why can't I buy on iOS?

Apple's App Store Review Guidelines restrict apps from offering digital content purchases outside of Apple's own in-app purchase system. Since Vwaza pays artists 80% of each sale, using Apple's system (which takes up to 30%) would significantly reduce artist earnings. We choose to protect artist revenue.

Apple requires all digital content purchases to use their in-app purchase system
Apple's commission of up to 30% would drastically cut artist earnings
Purchase via music.vwaza.com or the Android app instead
All purchased music is fully accessible on iOS for listening

Apple's Guidelines

For more details, see Apple's App Store Review Guidelines - Section 3 (Business).

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I buy?

The music appears in your Purchases library immediately. You can stream it as many times as you want, on any device where you are logged in.

Can I buy individual tracks from an album?

No. Vwaza sells complete albums and singles. This ensures artists receive fair compensation for their complete works.

Is my payment information secure?

All payments are processed by industry-standard providers: Stripe, PayChangu, PawaPay, OneKhusa, and PayPal. Vwaza never stores your payment details.

What if my gift recipient does not have an account?

No problem. A temporary account is created for them automatically. They can claim their music using the redemption token sent to their email.

What is the difference between a pre-order and a pre-save?

A pre-order requires payment upfront and guarantees you get the music on release day. A pre-save is free and simply adds the release to your library when it goes live.