Skiza Tunes

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Nikita Kering performs 'Ex' at Carnivore Simba Saloon on December 15, 2021 during the launch of Safaricom's Baze Music app. The company also runs Skiza Tunes, the leading ring back tune service in Kenya. [Photo/ @SafaricomPLC]
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Artists Await Skiza Tunes Billions as Copyright Bill Passes

It represents an increase from the 40% share artists currently receive. Artists' share of Skiza Tunes revenue was increased by Safaricom in August...

Gospel artist Eunice Njeri during a past live performance. In 2015, she opened up on how her music raked in as much as Ksh24 million a year from Safaricom's Skiza Tunes platform, although she accused third-party content providers of taking advantage of artists including herself with exploitative contracts.
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Skiza Tunes: Artists Dance to the Bank After Revenue Share Increase

Launched in 2009, the platform has over 9 million subscribers and allows Safaricom customers to set songs or customized messages to be played...