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.
HOMECOMING Festival Returns With Bold, New Era

A four-day celebration of fashion, music, art, sports, and culture.
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.
Highlights Recap: 6 Memorable Collections From South African Fashion Week SS25

South African Fashion Week SS25 inspired attendees with a quiet but powerful sense of luxury, showcasing 24 collections that blended heritage with forward-thinking design. From Gert-Johan Coetzee’s cosmic couture to Naked Ape’s earthy elegance, each designer offered a new vision of African sophistication.