Rick Ross Names Stonebwoy as his favorite Musician in Ghana; Netizens React
Rick Ross Acknowledges Stonebwoy In His List Of Favourite African Artistes

Popular American rapper Rick Ross is making headlines after announcing his favourite musicians in Africa during his visit to South Africa.
Rick Ross, the CEO and founder of Maybach Music Group (MMG), touched down in South Africa on Monday, January 13, 2025. By Wednesday, January 15, 2025, he was already making waves, filming a music video for “Dangerous II” with South African artist Usimamane in Cape Town. Throughout his visit, Rick Ross actively shared highlights of his South African experience with his millions of followers on social media.
During an Instagram Live session, the rapper expressed his excitement about being in South Africa and took the opportunity to name some of his favourite African musicians. He praised Ghanaian superstar Stonebwoy, identifying him as the only Ghanaian on his list, and gave shoutouts to several other prominent artists.
These included Nigerian acts like Davido, Blaqbonez, Alpha P, Psycho YP, Boj, Bayanni, and Wizard Chan, as well as South African artists such as Nasty C and DJ Melzi. Rick Ross described these musicians as a mix of global icons and rising stars with the potential to become future legends in the music industry.
In addition to celebrating their talents, Rick Ross emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration between African and American musicians. He encouraged artists from both regions to build stronger connections and promote unity through music.
This admiration for African music isn’t new for Rick Ross. Over the years, he has consistently expressed support for African artists, including Stonebwoy. The rapper has regularly interacted with the Ghanaian dancehall star on social media and even publicly endorsed his “5th Dimension” album in 2023. In February 2024, Rick Ross revealed plans for an Africa-focused music project, naming Stonebwoy as one of his key collaborators.
Months ago, Stonebwoy’s manager, Chief Stylz, confirmed that the two artists had already recorded two songs together, with their release anticipated soon.
Below is a video of Rick Ross acknowledging Stonebwoy:
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