Davido Makes History as First Male Artist on Rolling Stone Africa Cover

 

Afrobeats sensation Davido has achieved a milestone by becoming the first male living artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Africa for its March/April 2025 edition. This historic feat underscores Davido's profound influence on Afrobeats and his pivotal role in bringing African music to the global stage .

With a string of chart-topping hits like "If", "Fall", "Blow My Mind", and "Unavailable", Davido has built a successful music career and established himself as a record label executive, mentor, and cultural ambassador. The Rolling Stone Africa cover story delves into his inspiring journey, from his breakthrough at 19 with "Dami Duro" to his highly anticipated fifth studio album, "5ive".

Davido's achievement has earned recognition from industry heavyweights, including Obi Asika, Director General of Nigeria's National Council for Arts and Culture, and D.R. Bellegarde Smeralda, CEO of Rolling Stone Africa. They praised Davido's contributions to Afrobeats and his role in promoting Pan-Africanism, solidifying his status as a global representative of Nigerian music, culture, and style.