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In the fast-moving world of music, success can feel temporary as trends change quickly and audiences are always on the...
When people talk about global hits, they usually mention the artists. But behind every chart-topping record is a producer, carefully...
For years, conversations about African music’s global rise have been dominated by Anglophone countries with Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa...
Gemma Griffiths carries Zimbabwe in her voice, blending homegrown stories with global musical fluency. With her debut self-titled album on the way she is set to take over the world as one of Rolling Stone Africa’s Future of Music Cover Stars.
Afropop’s shiniest new star is in a thankful mood.
Ronisa is inspiring the next generation as one of the Rolling Stone Africa 2025 Future of Music Cover Stars
Off the heels of a BET Award nomination, the Tanzanian songstress and RSA Future of Music cover star is expanding the reach of her sound
Zee Nxumalo went from high school rapper to Amapiano queen, now she’s rocking charts, continents, and even a Puma proving that dreams come true
From Brooklyn and Paris to Kigali and Tokyo here are the best festivals across the globe for African Music this summer.
Gqom Tech, or “Luxury Gqom” as it’s known in Durban’s underground, is a cultural shift. And ZVRI, one of its chief architects, is building a world where hard-hitting drums meet synth-laced emotion. With his debut album on the way, the rest of the world is finally tuning in.
The British-Nigerian multidimensional creative delves deep into the underground rap scene.
In celebration of Zimbabwean Independence Day, we caught up with Nitefreak as he reflected on his humble beginnings, career-defining moments, and his vision to uplift the next generation of artists through his label, Afroholic Records.
DJ Maphorisa and Xduppy sit down with Rolling Stone Africa to reflect on their roots, dissect their dual release, and map the road ahead for Amapiano.
