Spotify is a great music streaming app that enables music lovers across the globe stream numerous songs at the same time other than downloading them or buying storage devices to store audio files.
Spotify is one of the world’s largest music streaming platform, that provides everyday music and podcast discovery, as well as suggestions based on different algorithms that are customary to each listener’s audio preferences. The platform takes part across an array of devices and app integrations, such as Facebook, Tinder, Instagram, Snapchat, Samsung, Google Maps, as well as other social media platforms, which makes it more flexible.
Good news to artists who are not already connected to a record label or distributor. Spotify has put agreements in place with companies to distribute music around the world and collect payments on their behalf.
HOW TO USE SPOTIFY IN NIGERIA?
Even though Nigeria is the largest market in the African music industry, but yet Spotify has placed some boundaries to stream on its platform in the country and some other African countries. Many people believe it’s a licensing case, but the topic is still debatable. Keep following this article to know how to use Spotify in Nigeria.
USING A MOBILE DEVICE
In order to use Spotify on your mobile device, carefully follow the steps below.
- DOWNLOAD VeePN APP
VeePN is a virtual private network (VPN) that gives you unlimited access to inaccessible apps and sites. It also lets you browse online privately and anonymously. VeePN allows you to unblock websites around the world. As well, VeePN has best VPN for Apple and Android. To try out VeePN features download VPN for Android or iOS. Turn on your VeePN for protection and then set your preferred location to the US or UK. Turn on your VeePN for protection and then set your preferred location to the US or UK.
- DOWNLOAD SPOTIFY
You cannot download Spotify from google Play store. This is because of the limitation placed on Nigeria.
So download the APK version from any reliable third-party site of your choice. Apkmirror might be a good choice. Ensure to download in APK format since it is the file format used by android operating system for installing apps.
- INSTALL SPOTIFY AND CREATE AN ACCOUNT
Ensure that your device is set to install third-party apps to successfully install Spotify. You can access this option in your device settings.
USING SPOTIFY ON AN ANDROID PHONE
Downloading Spotify on your Android device is quite easy.
- Simply download VPN for Android and the app from a third-party site (as explained above).
- Launch the VPN App (In order to change your country)
- Open your downloaded Spotify app or log on to the web version and you are set to make use of the app.
USING SPOTIFY ON AN iPhone
It is relatively different when using an iPhone device. This is because, if your phone has not been cracked, you will not be able to download apps from a third-party site.
- The first thing you should to do is download best VPN for Apple on the app store.
- After downloading the VPN app, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions displayed.
- After installation of the profile, choose to turn on VPN. You will be offered a range of choices. Make sure to select the United States as the preferred location.
- After the above step, navigate to Settings, then iTunes & App Store, and then Apple ID.
- Sign out your existing Apple ID and sign in your US Apple account.
- After logging to your US Apple ID, go back to App Store and then download Spotify.
- Please make sure you are still connected to the VPN service while following all these processes.
- Open the Spotify app, and input your sign up details. This will not work if you are not linked to a US IP address. This is the reason you must keep the VPN service running.
- After successfully creating your account, your Spotify is set on your iPhone
Please Note: Whenever you want to make use of Spotify, it is important to switch the VPN app service ON. Remember that the App will not work if you are not linked to a supported country IP. Consequently, make sure to select the United States when using the VPN service.
These are the step-by-step procedures on how to download, install and use Spotify on your iPhone while based in Nigeria.
HOW MANY COUNTRIES HAVE SPOTIFY?
Spotify was accessible in only 61 markets across the world as at 2017. The leading audio streaming platform became available in 117 additional countries between 2018 and 2021. Spotify is currently available in 178 countries and there’s more to come according to the mobile streaming giant.
HOW MUCH IS SPOTIFY IN NIGERIA?
Spotify dropped-down its prices in Africa to commensurate with the affixed prices of Apple Music and YouTube Music. Spotify offers a price of NGN900 for individual plans, N1,400 for family plans and N450 for student plans.
In 2020, Listen Africa wrote about Spotify’s proposed ‘beta’ plans, with condensed features and reduced data consumption while offering premium features. In response to this, Spotify launched Spotify Lite version, as an answer to Africa’s costly and relatively slow internet connections.