Boomplay Music

Search, discover, and create playlists with 50M songs from African and international artists.

Freemium
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Web, iOS, Android
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Free plan available
No credit card

What is Boomplay Music?

Boomplay is a music streaming service with a catalogue of 50 million songs, focusing on African and international artists. It works as a freemium platform, so you can listen to music without paying, though you'll encounter adverts. The service lets you search for specific tracks, browse recommendations, and build your own playlists. It's particularly useful if you want access to a broad range of African music alongside mainstream international releases, all in one place.

Key features

Search across 50 million songs

Find tracks by artist, album, or genre across African and international catalogues

Playlist creation

Build and customise playlists for different moods or occasions

Discovery features

Browse recommendations and pick playlists to find new music

Freemium model

Stream with adverts at no cost, or upgrade to remove ads and improve audio quality

Offline listening

Available on paid plans, allowing you to download tracks for listening without an internet connection

Cross-platform availability

Access your music on mobile apps (iOS and Android) and through the web player

Pros & cons

Advantages

Strong focus on African music makes it a good choice if that's your primary listening interest
Free tier is genuinely usable, not just a limited trial
Simple, straightforward interface for creating and managing playlists
Available across multiple platforms so you can switch between phone and web easily