Music Distribution in Kenya

From Gengetone and Genge to Benga, Gospel and Afro-pop, ORB Entertainment gets your Kenyan release onto Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, Audiomack and 150+ stores worldwide. You pay in Kenyan Shillings (KES) and withdraw your royalties to your local bank — no dollar account needed.

Nairobi's new wave, delivered everywhere

Kenya's scene is exploding. Gengetone took over the streets of Nairobi, Genge and Benga keep the roots alive, and a fresh generation of Afro-pop and Gospel artists is reaching East Africa and beyond. Boomplay and Audiomack are central to how Kenyan fans discover and stream that music, and ORB delivers to both as first-class stores.

Getting paid has long been the hard part for Kenyan independents. Distributors built for the West expect dollar accounts and pay out in currencies you can't easily touch. ORB lets you subscribe in Shillings and withdraw your earnings in Shillings, straight to a Kenyan bank.

How to distribute your music from Kenya

Reach East Africa and the world in a few steps:

Sign up to ORB free: Create your account and complete your artist profile. Your first release is included on the Free plan.

Upload your release: Add your audio, cover art and full metadata — ORB checks everything so stores accept it the first time.

Pay in Shillings: Upgrade to the Artist plan (~$3/mo) paid in KES via Paystack or Flutterwave when you want 100% royalties and more releases.

Go live & cash out: Your music typically lands in 7–15 days, and royalties collect in your ORB wallet to withdraw to your Kenyan bank.

Why Kenyan artists choose ORB

Pay & earn in KES: Subscribe and withdraw in Kenyan Shillings — no foreign or dollar account required.

Boomplay & Audiomack reach: Land on the platforms East African listeners use every day as first-class delivery targets.

Keep 100% of royalties: On paid plans every cent your Gengetone, Genge or Gospel release earns is yours.

Go global on Spotify & Apple: Reach worldwide listeners on Spotify and Apple Music with verification assistance to grow your profile.

Can I pay with Kenyan Shillings? Yes. ORB accepts payment in KES through Paystack and Flutterwave, so you don't need a dollar card. The Artist plan costs about $3 a month.

How do I get paid for streams in Kenya? Your royalties collect in your ORB wallet, and you withdraw them to your Kenyan bank account in Shillings — no international account needed.

Is ORB good for Gengetone and Genge? Yes. ORB distributes any genre, including Gengetone, Genge, Benga and Gospel, to 150+ stores plus Boomplay and Audiomack where Kenyan fans stream.

How quickly will my music go live? Most releases are live within 7–15 days. Submit early to set up pre-save links and give playlists time to consider your track.