Top 7 Mistakes Hausa Artists Make in Music Production
Last year I sat in a small studio in Kano while a young singer named Zahra warmed up. She had […]
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Best Free & Paid Beat-Making Software for Hausa Producers
When I started making beats in 2016 I had one laptop, a cracked pair of headphones, and a phone full
How to Record Professional-Quality Music at Home (Budget Friendly)
A short story from the room next door When I first started recording, it was in my aunty’s sitting room
How to Monetize Your Hausa Songs on YouTube and Spotify
A quick, true-feeling moment When I first released a single from my cousin Sani’s wedding ceremony, we did it the
How to Create Your First YouTube Music Channel as a Hausa Artist
The first time I filmed a backyard performance in Kano, the sound was rough, the phone kept overheating, and the
How to Get Brand Deals as a Hausa Artist in 2025
When I was starting out I watched my cousin, Amina, sing at a small wedding in Kano. A young beverage
How to Build a Unique Brand as an Upcoming Hausa Artist
Last Ramadan, I went to a small gig in Kano. The venue was full of students and traders. Two young
Beginner’s Guide to Mixing & Mastering Hausa Songs Professionally
A few years back I helped a friend from Kano finish a wedding single. We recorded his voice under a
Case Study: How One Arewa Artist Built Fame with Audiomack Alone
One Saturday morning in Kaduna, I walked into a small studio behind a tailoring shop in Unguwan Sarki. Power had
Top 5 Digital Marketing Strategies Every Arewa Artist Should Know
A few years back I watched a friend, Aminu, sell out a small show in Kano after he posted a
Proven Ways to Promote Your Hausa Music Online (TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp)
Last Ramadan I sent a 30-second chorus clip to a family WhatsApp group. Within 24 hours the same clip was
How to Collect Royalties as an Independent Hausa Artist
A small story to begin The first time I saw royalty money hit a friend’s account in Kano, it was
Best Streaming Platforms for Upcoming Hausa Artists in 2025
A short story to start First time I heard a young Kano rapper called himself “Mai Jini,” it was in
Upload Hausa songs on Audiomack: Complete Guide for Beginners
A short story from the studio Two years ago I was in a small studio in Kano with my friend
How to Distribute Your Music on Apple Music as an Arewa Artist
I remembered just first time I heard a local Hausa beat on a global platform. It was a bus ride