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.