Davido Becomes First Male Artist To Grace Rolling Stone Africa Cover

Afrobeats icon Davido has made history by becoming the first male living artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Africa for its March/April 2025 edition.

This milestone highlights Davido’s immense influence on Afrobeats and his pivotal role in bringing African music to the global stage. As a trailblazing artist, he has continuously shaped the genre and expanded its reach worldwide.

With chart-topping songs like If, Fall, Blow My Mind, and Unavailable, Davido has not only built a successful music career but also established himself as a record label executive, mentor, and cultural ambassador.

The Rolling Stone Africa cover story explores his inspiring journey, from his breakthrough at 19 with Dami Duro to his highly anticipated fifth studio album, 5ive. The feature celebrates his resilience, creativity, and lasting impact on the African music industry.

His achievement has garnered recognition from key figures in the industry, including Obi Asika, Director General of Nigeria’s National Council for Arts and Culture, and D.R. Bellegarde Smeralda, CEO of Rolling Stone Africa. Both praised Davido’s contributions to Afrobeats and his role in promoting Pan-Africanism, further cementing his status as a global representative of Nigerian music, culture, and style.