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Music Festivals You Can’t Miss This Summer

From Brooklyn and Paris to Kigali and Tokyo here are the best festivals across the globe for African Music this

ZVRI Is Making It Clear: The Future of Music Is Gqom Tech

Gqom Tech, or “Luxury Gqom” as it’s known in Durban’s underground, is a cultural shift. And ZVRI, one of its

Eunice Olumide Wants to Honour the Untold Stories of UK Hip-Hop’s History With ‘Secret Lives’

The British-Nigerian multidimensional creative delves deep into the underground rap scene.

Nitefreak Wants to Inspire the Next Generation of Producers to Dream Beyond the Booth

In celebration of Zimbabwean Independence Day, we caught up with Nitefreak as he reflected on his humble beginnings, career-defining moments,

DJ Maphorisa and Xduppy Flex Their Versatility with Dual Drops ‘Ngomoya’ and ‘Rough Dance’

DJ Maphorisa and Xduppy sit down with Rolling Stone Africa to reflect on their roots, dissect their dual release, and

The Rise of 3-Step: South Africa’s Latest Dance Music Genre

When it comes to rewriting the rules of music, South Africa has a habit of being ahead of the

Burna Boy, Tems, Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, and Ayra Starr to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2025.

Afro Nation has evolved from a festival to a cultural movement amplifying African artists worldwide

My Life in 10 Songs: Bien

Bien’s influence on the African music industry cannot be overstated. As part of Sauti Sol, he played a pivotal role

9 Southern African Songs to Add to Your New Year’s Playlist

As 2024 draws to a close, one thing is clear: this year has been a musical journey. From the infectious

The Politicisation Of African Music: Do Modern Artists Owe Us Activism?

Historically, African musicians like Fela Kuti and Brenda Fassie used their platforms not just for entertainment, but as powerful tools

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BUILDING BRIDGES: HOW EDGAR ESTEVES CONNECTS CONTINENTS THROUGH MUSIC FILM

THE CONNECTOR Edgar Esteves stands at the forefront of a cinematic revolution, his lens stitching together the vibrant energy of

Gyakie: Bringing Ghanaian Music to the World

Here to Stay With her debut album After Midnight set for release on August 29th, Ghanaian Afro-fusion star Gyakie is

Sip N’ Slay 2025: Where Power, Purpose, and Style Collide

On August 23rd, under the luminous skyline of New York City, EveryStylishGirl turned vision into reality with its much-anticipated Sip

RECONSTRUCTION: LECRAE AND THE ART OF RISING AGAIN

An Anthem of Restoration On August 21, 2025, in an intimate room illuminated not only by soft lights but by

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