How to Distribute Your Music in Nigeria — Complete 2026 Guide | Help Center
Step-by-step guide on how Nigerian artists can distribute their music to Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, and 150+ streaming platforms in 2026.
Getting your music on streaming platforms used to require a record label. Today, independent Nigerian artists can distribute their music worldwide with just a few clicks. Here's everything you need to know.
## What Is Music Distribution?
Music distribution is the process of getting your songs onto streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, YouTube Music, Tidal, and more. A music distributor acts as the middleman between you and these platforms.
## Step-by-Step: How to Distribute Your Music
### Step 1: Choose a Distributor
The best music distribution platform for Nigerian artists should offer:
- Naira (₦) pricing
- Distribution to African platforms like Audiomack and Boomplay
- 100% royalty retention
- Local bank withdrawals
- An easy-to-use dashboard
ORB Entertainment is Nigeria's #1 music distribution platform, offering all of the above with plans starting completely free.
### Step 2: Create Your Account
Sign up at orbentertainment.live/distribute. Verify your email, phone number, and identity to unlock full access.
### Step 3: Prepare Your Release
Before uploading, make sure you have:
- **Audio files** — High-quality WAV or FLAC format (320kbps MP3 minimum)
- **Cover art** — 3000x3000 pixels, JPEG or PNG, no blurry images or text-heavy designs
- **Metadata** — Song title, artist name, genre, release date, language
- **ISRC codes** — ORB can generate these for you automatically
- **UPC/EAN** — Also generated automatically for new releases
### Step 4: Upload and Submit
Use the ORB Release Editor to upload your tracks, add artwork, fill in metadata, and submit your release for review.
### Step 5: Your Music Goes Live
After submission, your music is delivered to 150+ streaming platforms. Most platforms process releases within a few days. We recommend submitting at least 2 weeks before your planned release date.
### Step 6: Track Your Earnings
Use the ORB Artist Dashboard to monitor streams, track revenue, and manage withdrawals to your Nigerian bank account.
## How Much Does It Cost?
ORB Entertainment offers flexible plans:
- **Free Plan** — 1 release per year, completely free
- **Artist Plan** — Starting at ₦5,000/month for up to 5 releases
- **Label Plan** — Starting at ₦25,000/month for managing multiple artists
All prices are in Nigerian Naira. Annual billing saves you 20%.
## Common Mistakes to Avoid
- **Don't use copyrighted samples** without clearance
- **Don't submit low-quality artwork** — platforms will reject it
- **Don't rush your release date** — give platforms time to process
- **Don't forget metadata** — proper tagging helps discoverability
Start your music distribution journey today with ORB Entertainment.
