Choosing the right music distributor is one of the most important decisions you'll make as an independent artist. Here's a comprehensive comparison of the best options available to Nigerian artists in 2026. ## What to Look for in a Music Distributor 1. **Pricing** — Can you afford it? Is it in Naira or USD? 2. **Royalty split** — How much of your earnings do you keep? 3. **Platform coverage** — Does it distribute to African platforms like Audiomack and Boomplay? 4. **Payment method** — Can you withdraw to a Nigerian bank account? 5. **Additional features** — Analytics, promotion tools, playlist pitching? 6. **Support** — Is there local support or just a generic help center? ## Platform Comparison ### ORB Entertainment - **Pricing**: Free plan available; Artist from ₦5,000/month; Label from ₦25,000/month - **Royalty split**: 100% to artist - **Platforms**: 150+ including Audiomack, Boomplay, Spotify, Apple Music - **Payment**: Nigerian Naira (₦) to local bank accounts - **Extras**: Professional studio in Lagos, promotion services, analytics, wallet system - **Best for**: Nigerian and African artists who want an all-in-one platform with local support ### DistroKid - **Pricing**: From $22.99/year (USD) - **Royalty split**: 100% to artist - **Platforms**: Most major platforms - **Payment**: USD via PayPal or bank - **Best for**: Artists comfortable with USD pricing and international payments ### TuneCore - **Pricing**: Per-release fees in USD - **Royalty split**: 100% to artist - **Payment**: USD - **Best for**: Artists who release infrequently and prefer pay-per-release ### CD Baby - **Pricing**: One-time fee per release (USD) - **Royalty split**: 91% to artist (9% to CD Baby) - **Payment**: USD - **Best for**: Artists who want a one-time fee model ## Why ORB Entertainment Is the Best Choice for Nigerian Artists 1. **Naira pricing** — No need to worry about exchange rates 2. **Local bank withdrawals** — Get paid directly to your Nigerian bank account 3. **African platform coverage** — Full distribution to Audiomack and Boomplay 4. **All-in-one platform** — Distribution, studio, promotion, and analytics 5. **Local support** — A team that understands the Nigerian music industry 6. **100% royalties** — Keep every Naira you earn Sign up for free at orbentertainment.live/distribute.