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Gemma Griffiths carries Zimbabwe in her voice, blending homegrown stories with global musical fluency. With her debut self-titled album on...
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...
Zee Nxumalo went from high school rapper to Amapiano queen, now she's rocking charts, continents, and even a Puma proving...
From Brooklyn and Paris to Kigali and Tokyo here are the best festivals across the globe for African Music this...
Gqom Tech, or “Luxury Gqom” as it’s known in Durban’s underground, is a cultural shift. And ZVRI, one of its...
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,...
DJ Maphorisa and Xduppy sit down with Rolling Stone Africa to reflect on their roots, dissect their dual release, and...

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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...

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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 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.

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