Zikora Music · Founding Artist Program
Get discovered
earlier. Build with us
from day one.
We are inviting a first wave of artists from Africa and the diaspora to help shape the platform from the ground up. Premium access, real visibility, and a community that grows with you.
12 months free
40
6 months free
50
Apply now, free
Every application is reviewed by hand ↓
6–12m
Free premium access
54+
African countries reached
70%
artist revenue share
100%
Human review
What you get
Why founding artists
choose Zikora
Real visibility
Founding artists are featured across the platform: on the homepage, inside discovery sections, and in curated playlists. Not buried inside a catalog.
70% artist revenue share
Artists receive 70% of the distributable streaming revenue pool. Monthly earnings depend on valid stream share, platform revenue and any fan support.
Diaspora reach
Reach listeners across Africa and beyond: the UK, the Netherlands, the US, France and more. Built for a global audience that loves African music.
Free premium access
Selected artists receive 6 or 12 months of full premium access at no cost. Upload unlimited tracks, view analytics, and manage your profile.
Real-time analytics
See who is listening, where your audience is from, and which tracks are gaining momentum. Data that actually helps you make career decisions.
Direct support
Founding artists get a direct point of contact inside the Zikora team. Questions, technical issues, or growth advice: we are here.
Fair earnings for artists
You don't earn per stream. You earn with the platform.
At Zikora Music, monthly streaming revenue is distributed among artists based on their share of valid streams. That means more streams gives you a bigger share, your income grows with the platform, and fan support adds direct artist income on top.
More streams, bigger share
Your results are tied to your share of valid platform streams, not a fixed low payout per play.
Income grows with Zikora
As the platform grows, the artist pool grows too, so your earnings can grow with it.
More than streaming
Fan support, direct connection with fans and artist tools help you build both audience and income.
Full transparency
Inside your dashboard you can track streams, estimated earnings, monthly reports and payout status.
The community
Artists from every corner
of the continent
The process
Four steps to join
the founding cohort
01
Apply below
Fill in the form. Share your music link, bio, and social profiles. It takes about 5 minutes. No fee, no barrier.
02
Human review
Our team reads every application. We look at your music, your story, and your audience, not just follower counts.
03
Get approved
If selected, you will receive a personal email with your access details and a welcome from the Zikora team.
04
Start growing
Upload your catalog, build your profile, and start reaching listeners across Africa and the diaspora from day one.
✦ Founding Artist
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Zikora gives African artists a platform that truly understands our culture. The visibility, the support, the royalty share: this is what we have been waiting for.
Apply now
Join the founding cohort
Your application
Tell us about your music, your audience, and where we can reach you. Required fields are marked with *