Building Bridges: Ciara on the Cover of Rolling Stone Africa
A moment. A milestone. A message to the world.
Xlimkid is Hoping to Take the Ghanaian Trap Scene to Global Heights
With raw emotions and unequivocal honesty, the young artist is using rap as a pathway to understanding his own vulnerability. He continues to set a new template for Ghana’s new generation of rap stars as one of Rolling Stone Africa’s Future of Music cover stars.
Rebo and the Rise of Women in Congolese Music
In a music industry still largely dominated by men, Rebo embodies the strength, creativity, and resilience of Congolese women. Her musical signature, blending hip-hop, R&B, and Congolese sounds, has already won over a generation eager for something new.
Usimamane is Set on Building His Hip-Hop Legacy
Usimamane is taking South African rap global. At 21, he’s already rewriting the blueprint for what a South African rap star is supposed to sound like. With numerous accolades under his belt, he is poised to lead the next generation as one of Rolling Stone Africa’s Future of Music Cover Stars.
Joshua Baraka: The Pride of Uganda
The young superstar is blazing global trails for Ugandan music with heart and humility
Africa Day 2025: 10 Songs That Pay Homage to Africa
Happy 62nd Africa Day!
Gemma Giffiths is the Girl from Harare with Global Ambitions
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.
Exclusive: FIDO Aims to Shake Things Up with New Single, ‘Money Moves’
Afropop’s shiniest new star is in a thankful mood.
Venues Shaping Nairobi’s Creative Culture
From urban rooftops to lush garden settings to cavernous basements, these are the venues at Nairobi’s cultural vanguard
Ronisia: A New Era for Francophone and Afro-Caribbean Pop Music
Ronisa is inspiring the next generation as one of the Rolling Stone Africa 2025 Future of Music Cover Stars
