William Leonard Roberts II, famously known as Rick Ross, has sent waves of excitement through the Ghanaian music industry with his recent announcement of a new Africa-focused project.
In Africa, Rick Ross—who enjoys collaborating with African musicians—is a well-known figure. He was featured on an album by P Square a few years ago.
Some of the artists Rick has worked with include Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platinumz and Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade. With such a diverse lineup of talent,.
Rick Ross expressed his excitement for using music to bridge cultural divides in a video posted to his Instagram account. He also stressed his desire to collaborate closely with African musicians to produce a project that honors the rich musical legacy of the continent.
One name that stuck out among the ones Ross mentioned as possible partners for his next project was that of the well-known Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy.
The two previously appeared on a Sizzla song in 2017 when they worked together to release the “Shoot Ya” remix, which demonstrated their respect and appreciation for one another’s creativity.
Ghanaian music fans are ecstatic about this announcement and have taken to social media to express how much they are looking forward to working together.
ft. Ross’s public endorsement of Stonebwoy’s “5th Dimension” album last year further cemented their artistic relationship, laying the groundwork for what promises to be an exciting collaboration.