Zimbabwean journalist Takudzwa Nyambi recently announced that he would be joining Rolling Stone as the contributing editor for Southern Africa. The writer, media and communications practitioner, who has long been sharing stories about Africa through various mediums such as writing, photography and film, expressed excitement at the role.
I'm humbled and delighted to take on this opportunity. My goal for this role is to spotlight African talent and continue to share about the ever evolving landscape of African creativity. Now more than ever the spotlight is on Africa and it is important to archive and document this period in our culture. - Takudzwa Nyambi speaking on his recent appointment
Rolling Stone enters Africa in partnership with MWANKOM, dedicated to championing quality Afro content. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Rolling Stone expands its footprint in Africa with a goal of capturing its vibrant cultures and diverse voices.
The magazine has been at the forefront of politics, culture, and music journalism for five decades, defining trends in pop music, developing new forms of coverage and platforming some of the most influential storytellers in history.
Expanding Rolling Stone's presence in Africa has been our long-term goal. We’re thrilled to give a platform to the rich music scene, culture, and stories that define the continent. We look forward to working with MWANKOM and fostering global connections through the universal language of music. - Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone's African partner, MWANKOM, has a diverse content portfolio that reflects the multifaceted Afro experience and endeavours to elevate and celebrate Afro stories in a way that resonates with audiences worldwide. MWANKOM’s ultimate objective is positively impacting Africa by supporting educational projects and young entrepreneurs leveraging the global Afro diaspora.
Rooted in a rich multicultural heritage, our journey has been defined by a strong commitment to collaborating with trailblazing entrepreneurs from Africa and its global diaspora across various sectors [...] As a team of young and accomplished professionals all originating from the continent, we look forward to helping connect success stories from Africa with the rest of the world via the Rolling Stone Africabrand. - D. Romuald Bellegarde-Smeralda, CEO & Founder of MWANKOM.
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