Sunset over Asmara, Eritrea, with palm trees and the Enda Mariam bell tower

ዜማ · Music · Audiobooks · Video

The sound of home. Streamed anywhere.

Eritrean and African music, audiobooks and video in Tigrinya, Tigre, Amharic, Arabic and more. For Africa and the diaspora worldwide.

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From the Red Sea to the highlands

The turquoise harbour of Massawa on the Red Sea, Eritrea
Massawa
Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara
Enda Mariam church with painted dome in Eritrea
Enda Mariam

Everything you love, one app

Music streaming

Eritrean, Tigrinya, Tigre, Amharic, Arabic and pan-African hits, new releases and timeless classics.

Audiobooks

Stories, literature and learning in the languages you grew up with, wherever you are.

Video

Music videos, films and shows from across Africa and the diaspora, all in one app.

Built for real networks

A light, fast app that respects your data, so it works well on everyday connections.

Home, wherever you are

Eritreans and Africans in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia stay close to home.

Your language

Use the app in English or Tigrinya (ትግርኛ) and discover content in many more languages.

Our mission

Make African culture easy to enjoy, wherever you live.

Zema (ዜማ) means “melody”. We are building the home for Eritrean and African sound and stories, so no one has to be far from the music that feels like home.

Give artists a stage

A home for artists, authors and filmmakers from Eritrea and Africa to be heard worldwide.

Keep culture close

Music and stories in your own language, for people at home and across the diaspora.

Fast and affordable

A light app that respects your data and works on everyday connections.

Start listening in three steps

  1. 1

    Download Zema

    Get the app on iOS or Android.

  2. 2

    Pick your language

    Choose English or Tigrinya and the music you love.

  3. 3

    Press play

    Stream music, audiobooks and video instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zema?

Zema (ዜማ, “melody”) is a streaming app for music, audiobooks and video, built for Eritrea and African countries and for the diaspora around the world.

Which languages does Zema support?

The app is available in English and Tigrinya (ትግርኛ). Content includes Tigrinya, Tigre, Amharic, Arabic and more.

Where is Zema available?

Zema is launching for Eritrea and across Africa, and is available to the African diaspora worldwide, including Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

Can I listen to Eritrean music on Zema?

Yes. Zema is built around Eritrean music, from classic Tigrinya songs to the newest releases, alongside music from across Africa.

Does Zema have audiobooks and video?

Yes. Zema brings music, audiobooks and video together in one app, in the languages you grew up with.

Is Zema free?

You can start listening for free. Zema Premium removes limits so you can enjoy every song and story without interruption.

Which devices does Zema support?

Zema is launching on iOS and Android.

Contact

We would love to hear from you

Questions, feedback, or want your music on Zema? Email us and we will reply as soon as we can.

Zema is owned and operated by Noah Tech LLC.

Coming soon to your phone

Zema is launching on iOS and Android. Stay tuned.