Did you know that the revenue from the music streaming industry is expected to reach $79.4 billion globally by 2025, growing at a CAGR of nearly 17%? The rise of smartphones, cheaper data plans, and growing internet penetration — especially in Africa — has opened up huge opportunities for innovators to launch their own platforms.
If you’re thinking of developing a music streaming app in Nigeria, you’re not alone. The industry is experiencing a boom, with platforms like Boomplay, Audiomack, and Apple Music seeing a dramatic rise in usage across the country. But a key question many prospective innovators ask is: How much does it cost to build a music streaming app in Nigeria?
The short answer is — it depends. The final cost depends on numerous factors, from your preferred feature set to your technology stack and the team you hire. Nonetheless, we can break it down into a ballpark range to help you plan your budget.
Main Factors That Affect the Cost:
- Features and Complexity:
A simple app with core functionality — a catalogue of songs, search, playlists, and audio controls — will be cheaper than a more sophisticated platform with advanced recommendations, social sharing, offline playlists, or a custom algorithm. - Design and User Experience:
Design matters a lot in a consumer application. A polished UI/UX will require more resources and time, adding to your overall cost. - Platform:
Your pricing will fluctuate depending on whether you want:
- Android only
- iOS only
- Both (using native or cross-platform technologies)
- Backend Development:
This includes developing a scalable server, database, content delivery network (CDN), and API — all crucial components for delivering a smooth and uninterrupted service. - Team:
Your team’s expertise and location affect pricing. Senior developers, designers, and project managers typically charge more.
In Nigeria, you may pay:
- Junior developer: NGN 200,000 – NGN 500,000/mo
- Senior developer: NGN 500,000 – NGN 1,500,000/mo
- UI/UX designer: NGN 250,000 – NGN 500,000/mo
- Project manager: NGN 500,000+
Cost Breakdown (General Estimate)
For a simple, well-functioning music streaming app, you’re looking at a range of NGN 5–10 million, which covers:
- Design and prototyping
- Android or iOS development
- Backend and API development
- Basic content delivery network (for audio)
- Quality assurance and testing
- Launch and deployment
For more advanced platforms with sophisticated features, the cost can rise to NGN 10–30 million or more.
Additional Costs to Consider:
- Hosting and Cloud Services: NGN 200,000–500,000 per month
- Maintenance and Support: NGN 500,000–1,000,000 per quarter
- Music Licenses: This depends on your business model and negotiations with record companies and artists.
- Marketing and User Acquisition: NGN 500,000–2,000,000+
Summary:
Creating a music streaming app in Nigeria is a significant investment — but it’s an industry filled with opportunity.
Your final cost depends on your goals, features, team, and scale.
For a simple app, you should budget between NGN 5–10 million, while a more sophisticated platform could cost upwards of NGN 30 million.
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