Norbert Young

Apple Music names Kaestyle & Fola among rising stars to watch out for in 2025

Global music streaming platform Apple Music has shared its list of emerging African musical acts to watch out for in 2025. Among the acts shortlisted are Nigerian rising sensations Fola and Kaestyle who are among the new acts carving a niche for themselves in Nigerian music. Since 2020, Apple Music's artist development programme Africa Rising has showcased the best and brightest emerging artists from around the continent, exposing them to global audiences and allowing their music to reach fresh ears. With the eyes of the world firmly fixed on Africa’s vibrant music scene, Africa Rising has provided ample editorial support to emerging African artists across the Apple Music ecosystem, including Tyla, Omah Lay, Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr, Amaarae and many more. Apple Music's Africa Rising campaign kicks off the new year by introducing the next generation of African superstars, whose careers are poised to skyrocket.