South Africa, March 24 -- This comes as global recorded music revenues grew 6.4% and reached $31.7bn in 2025, the eleventh year of consecutive growth, according to the IFPI, the organisation representing the recording industry worldwide.

The strong performance underscores the growing global influence of African artists, expanding digital access, and increasing consumer uptake of licensed streaming services across key markets.

Figures released in the IFPI's Global Music Report 2026 demonstrate how the continued work and investment from record companies and their partnerships with artists around the world is driving positive market developments - with every region seeing growth.

Engagement with paid streaming services is once again the k...