Afritunes brings Pay per download

By TERENCE MISELO GOOD Life Studios Express, a local state-of-the art media and music management company, has officially launched AfriTunes, an online music billing platform that will enable musicians get direct benefits from music downloads.

The service dubbed Pay per Download has been developed by Crystaline Technologies Ltd to allow music sites to charge for Music Content Downloads.

So far, a number of Zambian artistes have welcomed the

and are now linked to AfriTunes. These include XYZ Crew, Macky 2,Chef 187,Willz, Roberto, Dandy Krazy, KB and the K - Amy, Jae Cash, Kay Figo, Jay Rox, Shenky just to mention a few.

During the pilot launch held at Lusaka’s Mika Hotel on Wednesday, Good Life CEO Shawn Kabemba said the online store was a way of curbing piracy a scourge that has seriously affected most artistes. “The platform will provide established and New Music Websites with the ability to easily monetize their businesses while enabling Artists to earn a return for their talent.” stated Kabemba.

“We feel that the Zambia Music industry needs a major boost into the forefront of the African and world stages. The largest music distributor in Zambia is now digital. GoodLife Studio Express is aware of the music talent that is based in Zambia and the number of successful artistes that have carved successful careers and have continued to rely on live performance for the majority of their income. “

Present at the launch was Zambia Association of Musicians president Njoya Tembo who was guest of honour, site owners, Airtel and Zamtel representatives, ZICTA representatives and media organisations.