For Independent Artists
Upload. Build.
Get paid for every stream.
DONLU Africa is Namibia's independent music platform — upload your music, grow your fanbase and earn through DAMP, the DONLU Artist Monetisation Programme.
100M+
Streams on platform
15,000+
Independent artists
N$0.0018
Artist Pro rate / stream
Free
To join & start earning
What you get
Everything an independent
artist needs to grow
From your first upload to your first withdrawal — DONLU Africa is built around the independent African artist.
Upload Your Music
Upload tracks, albums, EPs, music videos and playlists directly from your profile. Free artists get up to 10 tracks. Artist Pro unlocks unlimited uploads.
Earn from Every Stream
DAMP pays you for every verified stream of your music. Free artists earn N$0.0008 per stream. Artist Pro earns N$0.0018 — 2.25 times more, with a lower N$500 withdrawal minimum.
DAMP Studio Analytics
Your personal dashboard showing stream counts by day, week and month, follower growth, DAMP earnings, withdrawal history and eligibility progress.
Charts & Discoverability
Your tracks appear in the DONLU Charts, genre pages and trending sections. Artist Pro accounts get priority placement in discovery feeds.
Tuma Cards
Generate branded promo cards for your tracks and releases — ready to share on Instagram, WhatsApp and social media in seconds.
Pro Verified Badge
Artist Pro accounts display a verified badge on your profile, tracks and in the Charts — signalling credibility to fans, labels and booking agents.
DAMP
Get paid for every stream.
No label needed.
DAMP — the DONLU Artist Monetisation Programme — pays African independent artists directly for every verified stream of their music.
Artist Free
N$0.0008
per verified stream
- Upload up to 10 tracks
- DAMP earnings from day one
- Withdraw from N$1,000
- Basic DAMP Studio analytics
- Unlimited uploads
- Higher stream rate
- Priority placement
Start for free
Most Popular
Artist Pro — N$399/yr
N$0.0018
per verified stream — 2.25× more
- Unlimited track uploads
- Higher DAMP stream rate
- Withdraw from N$500
- Advanced DAMP Studio analytics
- Priority & featured placement
- Artist Pro verified badge
- Early access to new features
Get Artist Pro
Artist Pro N$399/yr, billed annually · DAMP eligibility requires 1,000+ streams/month, 50+ followers and at least 1 published track
How it works
From signup to first withdrawal
Create your account
Register on DONLU Africa as an artist. Your profile page goes live immediately — add your bio, photo, genre and social links.
Upload your music
Upload tracks, albums or EPs from your DAMP Studio. Add artwork, genre tags and release info. Your music goes live on the platform after review.
Verify for DAMP
Submit your ID through DAMP Studio to join the monetisation programme. Once approved — typically 1 to 3 business days — every stream starts earning.
Withdraw your earnings
When your balance hits N$1,000 (N$500 on Artist Pro), request a withdrawal from DAMP Studio. Payments processed within 5 to 7 business days.
FAQ
Common questions
Is DONLU Africa free to join as an artist? ⌄
Yes. Creating an artist account is completely free. You can upload up to 10 tracks, earn from streams at the free DAMP rate (N$0.0008/stream), and access basic DAMP Studio analytics at no cost.
What are the DAMP eligibility requirements? ⌄
To join DAMP you need at least 1,000 streams in the last 30 days, 50 or more followers, at least 1 published track, and a verified identity (government-issued ID submitted through DAMP Studio). Once approved, all future streams on your verified tracks generate earnings.
What is the difference between Artist Free and Artist Pro? ⌄
Artist Free gives you up to 10 track uploads and earns N$0.0008 per stream with a N$1,000 withdrawal minimum. Artist Pro at N$399/year gives you unlimited uploads, a higher rate of N$0.0018 per stream (2.25 times more), a N$500 withdrawal minimum, priority placement, advanced analytics and a verified Pro badge on your profile.
What happens to my music if I cancel Artist Pro? ⌄
Your tracks stay live on the platform. If you have more than 10 uploads, you won't be able to add new ones until you're back under the free limit. Your DAMP earnings to date are unaffected and can still be withdrawn.
How does payment work? ⌄
Artist Pro subscriptions are billed via PayToday through our secure WooCommerce checkout. DAMP earnings are paid out separately via EFT or PayPal in Namibian Dollars, processed within 5 to 7 business days of a withdrawal request.
Can I upload music videos, albums and playlists? ⌄
Yes. DONLU Africa supports singles, albums, EPs, music videos, playlists and short-form audio. Each format has its own upload flow accessible from your DAMP Studio dashboard.
I already have an account. Where do I go? ⌄
Head to your DAMP Studio to upload music, track your streams and manage your earnings. Visit your Charts page to see where your tracks rank.
Ready to start?
Your music. Your streams.
Your earnings.
Join 15,000+ independent artists already streaming and earning on DONLU Africa.