Music Distribution in Cameroon
Cameroon gave the world Makossa and Bikutsi, and today its Afrobeats and Afropop artists are reaching new audiences. ORB Entertainment delivers your release to Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, Audiomack and 150+ stores. You pay in CFA franc and withdraw your royalties to your local bank.
Bilingual Cameroon, global reach
Cameroon's musical heritage is rich — Makossa and Bikutsi shaped African music for decades, and Douala and Yaoundé now produce Afrobeats, Afropop and Hip-hop in both English and French. That bilingual reach is a real advantage: ORB puts you in front of Anglophone and Francophone listeners alike on Boomplay, Audiomack and Deezer's strong Francophone audience, plus Spotify and Apple worldwide.
ORB removes the payment barrier that blocks Central African artists. You subscribe in CFA franc and your royalties return to you in CFA, withdrawn to a local bank — no dollar account, no painful conversions.
How to distribute your music from Cameroon
Reach Francophone and Anglophone fans in a few steps:
Create your free account: Sign up to ORB and complete your artist profile. Your first release is free.
Upload your release: Add your audio, artwork and full metadata — ORB validates it for clean delivery.
Pay in CFA franc: Upgrade to the Artist plan (~$3/mo) paid in CFA via Paystack or Flutterwave for 100% royalties.
Go live & get paid: Your music typically lands in 7–15 days, with royalties withdrawn to your local bank in CFA.
Why Cameroonian artists choose ORB
Pay & earn in CFA franc: Subscribe and withdraw in CFA via Paystack or Flutterwave — no foreign or dollar account.
Reach Francophone audiences: Boomplay, Audiomack and Deezer's strong Francophone base put you in front of both language markets.
Keep 100% of royalties: On paid plans every cent your Makossa, Bikutsi or Afrobeats release earns is yours.
Free catalog transfer: Bring your existing releases from another distributor to ORB for free without losing streams.
Can I pay for distribution with CFA franc? Yes. ORB accepts payment in CFA franc through Paystack and Flutterwave, so you don't need a dollar card. The Artist plan is about $3 a month.
How do I get paid for streams in Cameroon? Royalties collect in your ORB wallet and you withdraw them to your local bank account in CFA franc — no foreign account needed.
Is ORB good for both French and English releases? Yes. ORB distributes any language to 150+ stores, including Boomplay, Audiomack and Deezer, which has a strong Francophone audience across Central and West Africa.
Can I move my existing music to ORB? Yes. ORB offers free catalog transfer from other distributors so you can bring your releases across without losing your streams or dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I pay for distribution with CFA franc?
- Yes. ORB accepts payment in CFA franc through Paystack and Flutterwave, so you don't need a dollar card. The Artist plan is about $3 a month.
- How do I get paid for streams in Cameroon?
- Royalties collect in your ORB wallet and you withdraw them to your local bank account in CFA franc — no foreign account needed.
- Is ORB good for both French and English releases?
- Yes. ORB distributes any language to 150+ stores, including Boomplay, Audiomack and Deezer, which has a strong Francophone audience across Central and West Africa.
- Can I move my existing music to ORB?
- Yes. ORB offers free catalog transfer from other distributors so you can bring your releases across without losing your streams or dates.