Platforms & Apps
One account across Music, Studio, Dashboard, and mobile apps. Browse, create, manage, and listen - wherever you are.
Vwaza Music
Browse, discover, and purchase African music at music.vwaza.com. Vwaza Music is the listener-facing platform where fans explore a growing catalog of African music, build their libraries, and support creators directly through purchases.
Browsing & Discovery
Explore the Catalog
- Genre browsing across African music styles
- Artist pages with full discographies
- Album pages with track listings and previews
- Charts and trending tracks
- Search powered by Algolia for fast, relevant results
Your Library
- Listening history
- Downloads for offline playback
- Favorites and saved tracks
- Purchased content - singles and albums
AI-Powered Playlists
Vwaza Music uses AI to generate personalized playlists that adapt to your listening habits, mood, location, and activity.
Personalized Mixes
- AI Mix - tailored to your taste profile
- Discovery Weekly - new music you have not heard yet
- User Radio - continuous playback based on a seed track or artist
- Time-Based - playlists that match the time of day
Context-Aware Playlists
- Mood playlists - match your current feeling
- Activity playlists - workout, study, chill
- Smart Context - adapts to what you are doing
- Geographic - music popular in your region or nearby
Social Features
Connect with Other Listeners
- Friend activity - see what people you follow are listening to
- Viral tracks - discover what is trending in the community
- Nearby listening - find out what is popular around you
Purchasing Music
Buy singles and albums directly from artists. Purchased music is yours to stream without limits.
Purchase Options
- Buy singles or full albums
- Gift purchases - send music to someone else
- Pre-orders for upcoming releases
- Early Access campaigns from artists
After Purchase
- Unlimited streaming of purchased content
- Access from any device via your account
- All purchases visible in your library
Vwaza Studio
The creator dashboard at studio.vwaza.com. Studio is where artists, labels, and publishers upload content, track performance, manage revenue, and collaborate.
Content Management
Upload Music
- Upload singles and albums
- Chunked upload for large files
- Set metadata, cover art, and pricing
- Progressive release scheduling
Additional Content Types
Studio is built to support multiple content types beyond music.
- TV Shows and Movies - Coming Soon
- Podcasts - Coming Soon
- Beats - Coming Soon
Analytics & Revenue
Analytics Dashboard
- Stream counts and play trends
- Revenue tracking across all releases
- Engagement metrics per track and album
- Geographic heatmaps showing where listeners are
Revenue & Payouts
- Revenue breakdown by release
- Payout management and history
- COSOMA integration for Malawian artists
- Publisher and rights management tools
Collaboration & Campaigns
Collaboration Tools
- Invite collaborators to a release
- Configure revenue split percentages
- Manage collaboration invitations
Promotion & Campaigns
- Create Early Access campaigns
- Build your Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
- Manage merchandise (Coming Soon)
- Notification management for your audience
Vwaza Dashboard
Your central account hub at vwaza.com. The Dashboard manages your identity across all Vwaza platforms.
Account Management
- Profile settings and personal information
- Security settings and password management
- Active sessions across devices
- Notification preferences
- General account settings
Payments & Navigation
- Payment methods management
- Overview with quick action cards
- Direct links to Music and Studio
- Single identity across all platforms
One Account, All Platforms
Mobile Apps
The Vwaza Music mobile apps mirror the full web experience at music.vwaza.com, built natively for iOS and Android.
iOS
Available on the App Store.
- Full music streaming and purchasing
- AI-powered playlists and discovery
- Offline downloads
- Social features and friend activity
Android
Available on Google Play.
- Full music streaming and purchasing
- AI-powered playlists and discovery
- Offline downloads
- Social features and friend activity
Available on Google Play
Desktop Apps
For listeners who prefer a dedicated desktop experience, the Vwaza Music desktop app brings the full streaming platform to macOS and Windows.
macOS & Windows
Download directly from your dashboard.
- Background listening without taking up browser tabs
- Media key support for quick playback control
- Offline downloads for uninterrupted listening
- Automatic updates
Coming Soon
Vwaza is expanding beyond music. These content types are in active development within Studio and will launch as dedicated experiences very soon.
Vwaza TV & Movies
African film, series, and documentaries from across the continent.
Podcasts
African voices, stories, interviews, and educational content.
Beats
A marketplace for producers to sell and license beats.
Getting Started
For Listeners
Create Your Account
Sign up at vwaza.com with email or social login (Google, Apple, Facebook).
- Choose your account type: Fan, Creator, Label, or Publisher
- Your single account works across all Vwaza platforms
Explore Vwaza Music
Stream and purchase African music at music.vwaza.com or on mobile.
- Browse genres, charts, and AI-powered playlists
- Follow artists and build your library
- Buy singles and albums to support creators
Set Up Studio (Creators)
Go to studio.vwaza.com to manage your content and career.
- Upload your first release with cover art and metadata
- Configure payment methods for payouts
- Invite collaborators and set revenue splits
Manage Your Account
Use vwaza.com to control your profile, security, and payments.
- Update profile information and preferences
- Add or remove payment methods
- Review active sessions and security settings