Boomplay, or Boomplay Music, is an Africa-focused media streaming and download service. Developed by Transsnet Music Limited, the platform was first launched in Nigeria in 2015 by TECNO Mobile, Transsion Holdings. Boomplay has a freemium and subscription based service; basic features are free with advertisements or limitations, while additional features, such as download for offline play and ad-free listening are offered via paid subscriptions. The service is currently available for Web, Android and iOS. As of August 3, 2018, Boomplay Music recorded 10 million installations on Google Play and
Boomplay, or Boomplay Music, is an Africa-focused media streaming and download service. Developed by Transsnet Music Limited, the platform was first launched in Nigeria in 2015 by TECNO Mobile, Transsion Holdings. Boomplay has a freemium and subscription based service; basic features are free with advertisements or limitations, while additional features, such as download for offline play and ad-free listening are offered via paid subscriptions. The service is currently available for Web, Android and iOS. As of August 3, 2018, Boomplay Music recorded 10 million installations on Google Play and App Store. It currently has over 75 million monthly users (MAU) with a catalogue of over 100 million songs by 7.5 million artists.
== History == Boomplay primarily focuses on African local and urban music content and was first launched in Nigeria in 2015. Boomplay Music released version 2.1 in March 2016, introducing its Premium subscription, which featured paid subscription services, ad-free listening, and downloads for offline play. In March 2017, Boomplay Music released version 3.0 which featured a new logo, redesigned user interface, the follow feature and the introduction of a new "Buzz" feature that allows users access to entertainment news without leaving the app. In 2017, it won the 'Best African App' Award at the AppsAfrica Innovation Awards in Cape Town, South Africa, and on April 14, 2017, announced a partnership with TuneCore.
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