The 7-step plan to promote an African artist internationally, with tools and tips.

Le plan en 7 Ă©tapes pour promouvoir un artiste africain Ă  l’international, avec outils et astuces.

Guide

Summary

Here is a 7-step plan to boost the visibility of an African artist, from audit to monetization.

1) Clear positioning

  • Define the style, the audience, the territory.
  • Consistent branding (colours, visuals, tone).

2) Essential assets

  • Press kit (short bio + HD photos + links).
  • Complete streaming profile (Spotify, Boomplay, YouTube).

3) Content Calendar

Rhythm: 3 shorts + 1 long format / week, monthly live stream.

4) Smart paid campaigns

Tip: Target diasporas by city (Paris, NYC, Abidjan) + Lookalike 1–3%.

5) Press relations & playlists

Targeted mailing: cultural media, web radios, Afro-fusion curators.

6) Monetization

  • Booking showcases
  • Simple merchandise (t-shirt + cap)
  • UGC sponsored

7) Measurement & Iteration

Track 5 KPIs: reach, 3s/10s view rate, playlist addition, CTR, sales.

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