The first Musica-branded store was opened in 1992 and later in the same year was bought by Clicks Group for R1.2 million in 1992.

[1][2] In 2006, under pressure to change its business model due to the growth of online music purchases, the company expanded its range of products to film, video games, electronic accessories, branded clothing merchandise and books.

[4] The 2020 COVID pandemic and resulting lockdown was reported as the final nail in the coffin.

[5] On January 28, 2021, the company announced that it would be closing all its remaining 59 branches by the end of May 2021.

[1][2] However on May 26, 2021, the chain shut down the last remaining stores a few days before the expected date.