YouTube has officially launched its music and premium services in Kenya, offering users a vast library of music and enhanced viewing experiences.
YouTube Music:
- Extensive Music Library: Access over 100 million official songs, live performances, remixes, podcasts, and rare tracks.
- Personalized Music: Enjoy music recommendations tailored to your preferences.
- Offline and Background Listening: Listen to music without an internet connection and keep the music playing while you use other apps.
- Innovative Features:
- Smart Search: Discover songs using partial lyrics.
- Activity Bar: Quickly navigate your playlists.
- Explore Tab: Find new and popular music.
- Related Tab: Discover curated music based on your preferences.
- Song Lyrics: Enjoy synchronized lyrics while you listen.
YouTube Premium:
- Ad-Free Viewing: Enjoy uninterrupted watching without ads.
- Background Play: Keep videos playing while you use other apps.
- Offline Downloads: Download videos to watch offline.
- Includes YouTube Music Premium: Access all of the features of YouTube Music with your YouTube Premium subscription.
Quotes:
- Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube: “We are thrilled to bring YouTube Music to Kenya and offer Kenyans a new way to experience music. Music has the power to unite people beyond geographical and language barriers, and we believe that YouTube music will play a significant role in bringing people together in Kenya.”
Pricing:
- YouTube Music (Individual): KES 419
- YouTube Music Family Plan: KES 669
- YouTube Premium Bundle: KES 499
- YouTube Premium Family Plan: KES 949
Enhanced Entertainment for Everyone:
The launch of YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in Kenya marks a significant step forward for the platform’s commitment to delivering an exceptional entertainment experience to users worldwide. With its vast library of music, personalized recommendations, and innovative features, YouTube Music is set to revolutionize the way Kenyans discover and enjoy music. Moreover, YouTube Premium offers a seamless and ad-free viewing experience for dedicated viewers. This expansion provides Kenyan users with greater access to music and content, enhancing their digital entertainment experience.
