Short answer: for most Nigerian artists the choice comes down to yearly cost, how you get paid, and whether you get help with Boomplay, YouTube and publishing. Interfine Music costs $12 a year (or start from $2), delivers to Boomplay, Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and 200+ platforms, pays to bank, Payoneer or PayPal, and handles MCSN publishing registration. DistroKid, TuneCore, Ditto and Amuse cost $19 to $24.99 a year at entry level. ONErpm is free to join but keeps a share of earnings.
Quick picks
- Best value with African support: Interfine Music ($12/year, WhatsApp support, MCSN publishing, $15 YouTube OAC requests).
- No upfront fee: ONErpm (free to distribute; pays 85% for download stores and 70% for YouTube, per its FAQ).
- Cheapest international annual plan: Ditto Starter ($19/year).
- Unlimited uploads, large global user base: DistroKid Musician ($24.99/year).
Nigeria music distributors compared
| Interfine Music | DistroKid | TuneCore | Ditto | ONErpm | Amuse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price / year | $12 (or start from $2) | $24.99 | $24.99 | $19 | Free (revenue share) | $23.99 |
| Pay your plan by card | ✅ Yes (card or M-Pesa) | Card | Card | Card | No plan fee | Card |
| Payout methods named | Bank, Payoneer, PayPal or M-Pesa ($50 minimum) | DistroKid Bank (publishing page) | Not stated | Bank, on demand | PayPal or Payoneer | Not stated |
| Boomplay | ✅ Yes | Not stated | ✅ Listed | ✅ Listed | Not named clearly | ✅ Listed |
| YouTube Official Artist Channel | ✅ $15 request, open to any artist | Not stated | In plan table | Pro plan ($59/yr) | Not stated | In plan table |
| Publishing administration | ✅ Yes, incl. MCSN | ✅ $75 setup, you keep 80% | ✅ $75 one-time | ✅ Pro and Label, 15% commission | ✅ Fee not stated | Not stated |
| Support | ✅ WhatsApp +254 791 393 533, Africa-based team | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
What each distributor says about royalties
- DistroKid: “Keep 100% of earnings” on all plans. Publishing: $75 one-time setup per songwriter, you keep 80% of publishing royalties.
- TuneCore: plans from $24.99/year. Its pricing page lists a 20% fee for social platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
- Ditto: 100% of streaming income on every plan; publishing and sync royalties (Pro and Label) carry a 15% commission.
- ONErpm: no charge to register or distribute; pays 85% for download stores, 70% for YouTube and 50% for other video.
- Amuse: keep your earnings on a paid plan; without an active plan a 25% royalty commission applies.
Don’t miss your other royalties in Nigeria
Streams pay you through your distributor, but radio, TV, clubs and other businesses in Nigeria also pay royalties through a collective management organisation. The Nigerian Copyright Commission says the only CMO approved for music and sound recordings is MCSN (Musical Copyright Society Nigeria), and membership is free. COSON’s approval lapsed in 2019. Read how to collect music royalties in Nigeria.
How to choose a distributor in Nigeria
- Check how you will get paid and what each withdrawal costs. How Interfine payouts work.
- Compare the yearly cost, including renewals and whether each single is charged separately.
- Make sure Boomplay is included. It is one of the biggest streaming apps in Nigeria.
- Register your songs with MCSN and use a distributor that handles publishing.
- Get your YouTube Official Artist Channel so your Topic channel and own channel become one.
- Test the support before you pay: send a question and see how fast a real person answers.
How we compared
We are Interfine Music, so we have an interest in this comparison. To keep it fair we used only what each company states on its own official pages, quoted their entry plans, and marked anything we could not confirm as “Not stated”. If you spot an error, tell us on WhatsApp and we will correct it.
Frequently asked questions
Which music distributor is best in Nigeria?
It depends on what you need. For the lowest yearly price with Africa-based WhatsApp support, Boomplay delivery, MCSN publishing and YouTube OAC requests, Interfine Music costs $12 a year. If you want no upfront fee, ONErpm is free to join but keeps a share of earnings.
How much does music distribution cost in Nigeria?
Interfine Music costs $12 a year, and you can start from $2. Official entry prices in October 2026: Ditto $19 a year, Amuse $23.99, DistroKid and TuneCore $24.99. ONErpm charges no fee and keeps a percentage.
Can I get my music on Boomplay from Nigeria?
Yes. Interfine Music delivers to Boomplay together with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok and 200+ platforms. TuneCore, Ditto and Amuse also list Boomplay on their store pages.
How do Nigerian artists get paid by a distributor?
With Interfine you withdraw to a bank account, Payoneer or PayPal once your balance reaches the $50 minimum. Check each distributor’s payout options and fees before you sign up.
Which society collects music royalties in Nigeria?
MCSN, the only collecting society the Nigerian Copyright Commission has approved for musical works and sound recordings. Membership is free.
Can I get a YouTube Official Artist Channel from Nigeria?
Yes. Interfine submits OAC requests for any artist for a one-time USD 15, even if you use another distributor.