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.