African stars shine on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of 2024 – Music In Africa

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A person with voluminous curly hair, looking like they just stepped off a Rolling Stone cover, dons a brown jacket over a striped shirt. They stand confidently against a plain background, capturing the effortless charm of African stars.

The musicians are celebrated alongside global icons such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar. Rolling Stone hailed Tyla, Rema, and Ayra Starr – ranked at No 6, No 11, and No 53 respectively – as “Afropop innovators.” Tems also made the list, coming in at No 37.

Tyla made the list with her eponymous debut, released back in March and birthing the Grammy-winning single ‘Water’, while Tems secured a spot with the Grammy-nominated Born in the Wild. Rema made the list with his sophomore album HEIS (also Grammy-nominated),…