Top playlists for African music

Use Groover to discover active playlists that focus on African music. Filter by genre like afrobeats, amapiano, or afro house. Check each curator's profile to see their playlist size, followers, and the artists they feature. Then send your track directly through the platform.

Curators want quality production, authentic sound, and tracks that fit their playlist vibe. For afrobeats, they look for catchy melodies and energy. Amapiano curators want deep basslines and groove. Afro house needs rhythm and dancefloor appeal. Make sure your track is polished and matches the playlist style.

African music has gone global thanks to artists pushing afrobeats, amapiano, afro house, and highlife to new audiences. The energy, rhythm, and cultural richness connect with listeners everywhere. Streaming platforms and playlists have made it easier for artists from Lagos, Accra, Johannesburg, and beyond to reach millions worldwide.

Send tracks that match the playlist's vibe. Write a short, personal message explaining your sound and why your track fits. Make sure your production quality is high. Curators get tons of submissions, so being professional and authentic helps you stand out.

Every curator responds within 7 days with feedback. Some will add your track to their playlist, others will share it or give you advice. Not every submission gets added, but you always get a response. If a curator doesn't reply, you get your credits back automatically.

Groover helps artists and their representatives (label managers, PR agents, publishers etc.) get their music heard.


Through an innovative web platform, Groover connects artists who want to promote their music with the best curators, radios and labels seeking emerging talents. On Groover, artists can send their music directly to a selection of blogs, radios, playlist curators, record labels and pros of their choice, get feedback guaranteed, and coverage!

Thanks to Groover, more than 3,000 active music curators and pros have given more than 4 million pieces of feedback, 1 million+ shares (reviews, playlist adds etc.) and 1,000+ signatures on record labels.

Yes, Groover is a paid platform that uses credits called Grooviz:

• 1 Grooviz = €1 (tax included, ~ $1.07 USD)

• Contacting a curator/pro costs 2 Grooviz

• Top-tier curators may cost more (4–6 Grooviz)
  

You can save up to 24% with discounted credit packs.

100%. Groover was built for indie and self-managed artists who want to promote their music without needing a label or traditional PR.

Curators provide actionable written feedback on your track, helping you understand your music’s strengths, get exposure, and grow your network.

Yes, but signing up is free and takes only a few minutes. You can browse curators and plan your campaign before sending your first track.