Rolling Stone Africa

The African version of Rolling Stone launched in August 2024. {{cite news|url=https://news.aftown.com/rolling-stone-africa-launches-in-nigeria-with-headquarters-in-lagos/|title=Rolling Stone Africa Launches in Nigeria with headquarters in Lagos|work=Aftown|date=2 July 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Arthur|first=Erica}} Gus Wenner, the chief executive officer of Rolling Stone, announced a joint venture with the Mwankom Group to "expand its presence in Africa". Rolling Stone Africa is led by the Mwankom Group founded by David Romuald "DR" Bellegarde-Smeralda, who is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestandard.co.zw/standard-style/article/200032633/nyambi-in-key-appointment-at-rolling-stone-africa/|title=Nyambi in key appointment at Rolling Stone Africa|work=The Standard|date=22 September 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Muleya|first=Khumbulani}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.it/politica/attualita/rolling-stone-lancia-rolling-stone-africa-in-partnership-con-mwankom/925198/|title=Rolling Stone lancia Rolling Stone Africa in partnership con Mwankom|magazine=Rolling Stone Italy|date=28 June 2024|accessdate=20 February 2025}} In August 2024, Fela Kuti was featured on the first Rolling Stone Africa cover.{{cite news|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/08/01/rollingstone-features-fela-on-cover-officially-launched-in-africa/|title=RollingStone Features Fela on Cover, Officially Launched in Africa|work=This Day|date=1 August 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Obioha|first=Vanessa}}{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/fela-kuti-featured-first-rolling-stone-africa-cover/|title=Fela Kuti featured on first Rolling Stone Africa cover|work=Music In Africa|date=2 August 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Hansen|first=Gabriel}} Rolling Stone Africa is published monthly with a quarterly print, devoted to music, sports, films, and popular culture, with local articles featuring editors from various countries in Africa like Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Angola etc.{{cite news|url=https://independent.ng/toyosi-etim-effiong-announces-arrival-of-rolling-stone-africa/|title=Toyosi Etim-Effiong Announces Arrival Of Rolling Stone Africa|work=Independent|date=6 July 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last= Medeme|first=Ovwe}}{{cite news|url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/hstv/standard-style/article/200032633/nyambi-in-key-appointment-at-rolling-stone-africa/|title=Nyambi in key appointment at Rolling Stone Africa|work=NewsDay|date=22 September 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Muleya|first=Khumbulani}} In 2011, a South African edition was active but was shut down later on.{{cite news|url=https://wwd.com/feature/rolling-stone-launches-in-south-africa-5414860-763508/|title=Rolling Stone Launches in South Africa|work=Women's Wear Daily|date=6 December 2011|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Olivares|first=Bambina Wise}}{{cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2011-11-30-rolling-stone-international-standards-with-a-local-twist/|title=Rolling Stone: International standards with a local twist|work=Mail & Guardian|date=30 November 2011|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Van Wyk |first=Lisa}} The current contributing editors include Krysta Billong, Usher Nyambi and Ify Obi among others.{{cite news|url=https://thewillnews.com/toyosi-etim-effiong-joins-board-of-rolling-stone-africa/|title=Toyosi Etim-Effiong Joins Board of Rolling Stone Africa|work=The Will|date=8 July 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Ukonu|first=Ivory}}{{cite news|url=https://southernafricantimes.com/usher-nyambi-joins-rolling-stone-africa-as-contributing-editor/|title=Usher Nyambi Joins Rolling Stone Africa as Contributing Editor|work=South African Times|date=13 September 2024|accessdate=14 January 2025|last=Muzivoreva|first=Leo}}

The first cover for the magazine was crafted by Rolling Stone Africa's contributor, Lemi Ghariokwu featuring musician and activist, Fela Kuti as an introduction to the launch of the magazine in Africa, followed by covers of Laolu Senbanjo.{{cite magazine|url=https://rollingstoneafrica.com/cover-story/art-as-rebellion/|title=Art As Rebellion: Lemi Ghariokwu on Fela, Revolution, and the Power of Music|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=2 August 2024|accessdate=16 January 2025|last=Ghariokwu|first=Lemi}}

In January 2025, Portuguese professional footballer and left winger, Rafael Leão was featured as the cover of Rolling Stone Africa.{{cite magazine|url=https://rollingstoneafrica.com/music/music-features/the-double-face-of-rafael-leao/|title=The Double Face of Rafael Leão|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=7 January 2025|accessdate=18 January 2025|author=Rolling Stone}} In February, Uncle Waffles became the first female artist to be on the cover of Rolling Stone Africa.{{cite news|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2025-02-17-uncle-waffles-becomes-first-female-artist-to-grace-cover-of-rolling-stone-africa/|title=Uncle Waffles becomes first female artist to grace cover of Rolling Stone Africa|work=TimesLIVE|date=17 February 2025|accessdate=20 February 2025|last=Mphande|first=Joy}}{{cite news|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/princess-of-amapiano-uncle-waffles-makes-history-as-first-female-artist-on-rolling-stones-africa-cover-36aa1693-ab42-41f6-8751-90442668d1a5|title='Princess of Amapiano', Uncle Waffles makes history as first female artist on 'Rolling Stones Africa' cover|work=Independent|date=18 February 2025|accessdate=20 February 2025}} In March, Nigerian-American singer and songwriter, Davido was featured as the fifth cover of Rolling Stone Africa.{{cite magazine|url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/davido-makes-history-on-rolling-stone-africa-cover/|title=Davido Makes History On Rolling Stone Africa Cover|magazine= The Guardian Life Magazine|date=28 March 2024|accessdate=30 March 2025|last=Ibeh|first=Ifeanyi}}

The first five issues featured, in order of appearance:

1. Fela Kuti
2. Laolu Senbanjo{{cite magazine|url=https://rollingstoneafrica.com/cover-story/laolu-senbanjo-the-world-is-your-canvas/|title=Laolu Senbanjo: The World Is Your Canvas|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=1 August 2024|accessdate=16 January 2025|last=Asinugo|first=Nicole}}
3. Rafael Leão
4. Uncle Waffles
5. Davido

• Tim Dickinson{{cite magazine|url=https://rollingstoneafrica.com/politics/politics-feature/dei-colored-jezebel-maga-attacks-on-kamala-harris-are-getting-ugly/|title=‘DEI,’ ‘Colored,’ ‘Jezebel’: MAGA Attacks on Kamala Harris Are Getting Ugly|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=22 July 2024|accessdate=18 January 2025|last=Dickinson|first=Tim}}
• Alan Sepinwall{{cite magazine|url=https://rollingstoneafrica.com/film-and-tv/tv-features/why-are-the-emmys-categories-so-damn-confusing/|title=Why Are the Emmys Categories So Damn Confusing?|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=3 July 2024|accessdate=18 January 2025|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan}}
• Lemi Ghariokwu
• Andrew Dosunmu{{cite magazine|url=https://rollingstoneafrica.com/music/music-features/how-the-inseparable-lijadu-sisters-fought-for-afropop-as-we-know-it/|title=How the Inseparable Lijadu Sisters Fought for Afropop as We Know It|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=7 July 2024|accessdate=16 January 2025|last=Conteh|first=Mankaprr}} (Photographer)

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