In 2021, YouTube launched a $100 million #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund in an effort to help equip Black musicians with the resources and support to enable them to thrive and invest in work that amplifies the voices, perspectives and stories of all Black artists around the world. YouTube Music announced the expansion of the fund scholarship [...]
YouTube launched its music streaming service YouTube Music and its subscription-based video platform YouTube Premium in Egypt. The Head of Music Partnerships MENA of YouTube, Liliana Abu Dalo, said, “We’re proud that Egypt’s rich musical heritage has a home on YouTube and we are excited about bringing it closer to our users with YouTube Music.” [...]
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in South Africa has introduced new student plans — giving eligible university students discounted access to a world of music, original series and movies — all ad-free, and at a wallet-friendly price. Student plans are available to students at an accredited university for YouTube Music Premium at R29.99 and YouTube [...]
YouTube Music, latest updates for its Music Premium and Premium services, include new features that allows users to switch easily between a song and its music video for an uninterrupted experience. New updates also include Smart Downloads and new playlists for South Africa. Smart Downloads automatically download and store your favourite songs offline to save [...]
YouTube has launched its new music streaming service, YouTube Music in South Africa. Based on a statement, the new service will offer music videos, official albums, singles, live performances, remixes, covers and hard-to-find music. The ad-supported version of YouTube Music is free of charge, but the Premium service is based on a paid membership at [...]