The First 1,000
500 artists. 500 fans. One home for African music.
We are looking for the people who build DONLU with us. Artists who upload, and fans who pay to listen, so every counted play pays the artist.
Founding fans
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Become a founding fan.
- 1Start Listener Pro. The Summer Pass counts: first month N$5 with code SUMMER5.
- 2Follow 3 artists. You hear the moment they release.
- 3You're in. Your badge appears straight away.
What you get
- The Founding Fan badge on your profile and in the app
- N$29 a month, locked for as long as you stay subscribed
- New music from founding artists a day before everyone else
- Your name on the First 1,000 wall
For artists
Join the Founding 500.
Upload a track and verify your ID. You get Artist Pro free for three months.
- N$0.0027 for every counted play
- Withdrawals from N$500 and a monthly statement
- Your own First 1,000 link. Every fan you bring is counted to you
- Your name on the First 1,000 wall
How uploading works, rates in your currency and getting paid →
The wall
The first 1,000 names.
Names appear here only if you say yes.
Questions
What does the price lock mean?
Listener Pro is N$29 a month today. As a founding fan you keep paying N$29 for as long as your subscription stays active, even if the price changes for everyone else.
What if I cancel?
You keep your badge and your place on the wall. The N$29 price ends 14 days after your subscription ends, so renewing a little late is fine.
Does the Summer Pass count?
Yes. Start Listener Pro with code SUMMER5 and follow 3 artists, and you are in. A free trial does not count.
What happens after the three free months of Artist Pro?
We remind you a week before. If you do not continue, your account goes back to a free artist account. Your badge, your tracks and your place on the wall stay.
When does it close?
When 500 places are taken on each side, or on 27 December 2026, whichever comes first.