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Type of site | Lyrics database and music media platform |
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| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Osogbo, Nigeria |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | Olajide A. Emmanuel |
| Founder(s) | Olajide A. Emmanuel |
| Industry | Music, Media |
| Services | Lyrics, Music News, Artist Interviews, Multimedia Content |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | January 1, 2020 |
| Current status | Active |
15sec Lyrics is a Nigerian online platform that provides song lyrics, music news, artist interviews, and multimedia content. Founded in 2020 by Olajide A. Emmanuel, the platform focuses on promoting African music and making lyrics more accessible to a global audience.[1]
History
[edit]The platform was established by Nigerian entrepreneur Olajide A. Emmanuel in 2020. Initially created to fill the gap in reliable sources for African lyrics and artist content, 15sec Lyrics quickly expanded from Instagram snippets into a full-scale lyrics and entertainment hub.[2]
Features
[edit]Lyrics Database
[edit]15sec Lyrics offers a searchable database of song lyrics, especially highlighting African artists across Afrobeats, Hip Hop, R&B, and gospel. Each lyrics entry is tagged with details like release date, artist name, and contributors.[3]
Multimedia Content
[edit]The platform includes interviews, video podcasts, and song analysis. It also integrates with social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where users discover "15-second" lyric videos from trending songs.[4]
Community and Contributions
[edit]Users can sign up to contribute lyrics, corrections, and interpretations, similar to community-driven platforms like Genius. Verified artists and contributors receive credit on each submission.
Weekly Top Charts
[edit]15sec Lyrics features a "Weekly Top Charts" section that showcases the most searched and discussed songs on the platform. This feature reflects the dynamic nature of the community and provides insights into trending music.[2]
Impact
[edit]15sec Lyrics is considered a rising force in African music media, gaining recognition for spotlighting emerging artists and connecting fans with culturally relevant lyrical content.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "15sec Lyrics: Pioneering the music information landscape in Nigeria". The Guardian Nigeria. 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ a b "15sec Lyrics: Olajide Emmanuel's vision unveiled in every verse". Vanguard. 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Entrepreneurial journey of Olajide A. Emmanuel, founder of 15sec Lyrics". Nigerian Tribune. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "15sec Lyrics: A trailblazing promotion platform with a social media edge". BusinessDay. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
Category:Online music and lyrics databases Category:Nigerian music websites Category:Companies established in 2020 Category:Music media platforms Category:African music websites
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