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
Abigail Chams Steps into the Light
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
Future of Music 2025
Meet This Year’s Future of Music Cover Stars
Zee Nxumalo’s Story Reminds Us That Dreams Come True
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
32° East is a Sanctuary for Visual Arts in Uganda
The non-profit arts trust centers artist-led programming, infrastructure and unrestricted creative expression
Rolling Stone Africa March/April Issue is Finally Here
Our Latest magazine issue is out now and available to download for free here on our website when you create an account.
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 summer.
MTV Shuga Returns to Kenya
Premiering on May 13th, MTV Shuga Mashariki marks a bold new chapter for the award-winning series
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.
