Rick Ross is turning his attention to Tanzania once again, and this time, he is hinting at something much bigger than music.
In a new video, the American rapper spoke about his growing interest in Tanzania, its music, culture, and creative talent. He also revealed that he has been having conversations with Tanzanian government official Paul Makonda, whom he called his brother, and teased what he described as “extremely big ideas” for the country.
What Rick Ross Said About Tanzania
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Rick Ross spoke highly of Tanzania and credited President Samia Suluhu Hassan for helping put the country on the world stage. He said Tanzania has been on his mind lately, particularly because of its music, people, and culture.
The rapper also mentioned the country’s famous destinations, including the Serengeti and Zanzibar, saying Makonda has told him about the beauty of Tanzania and made him want to experience it for himself. Ross said he wants to visit, connect with people, and get a closer look at the country’s culture and creative energy.
But his interest does not appear to stop at tourism. Ross also spoke about wanting to connect with Tanzanian artists and the next generation of talent coming out of the country.
Rick Ross and Paul Makonda’s Plans for Tanzania
According to Rick Ross, he and Paul Makonda are already discussing “extremely big ideas.” While neither of them has publicly revealed the full details of those plans, Ross said the conversations include connecting with some of Tanzania’s biggest artists and discovering new talent.
He specifically highlighted the next generation of artists, saying there are incredible talents in Tanzania that he wants the world to see. He ended the message by giving Makonda another shout-out, saying:
“Paul, my brother, we just getting started.”
For now, there is no confirmed project or official announcement detailing exactly what the two are planning. However, Ross’ comments have naturally sparked interest around what a collaboration involving Tanzanian artists and an international hip-hop figure could look like.
Rick Ross Already Has a Link to Tanzanian Music
This is not Rick Ross’ first connection to Tanzania’s music scene. The rapper previously collaborated with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz on “Waka,” which was released in 2017 and later appeared on Diamond’s A Boy From Tandale album.
Diamond has also spoken about how the collaboration came together, explaining that their connection developed through the Luc Belaire brand, for which he was previously an ambassador in Africa. The collaboration eventually brought the two artists together in Miami to shoot the music video.
More recently, Tanzanian music executive Noel Mangoma was reported to be involved in preparations for an African music project associated with Rick Ross, showing that the rapper’s interest in African music has extended beyond a single collaboration.
What Could Come Next?
For now, the focus remains on what Rick Ross has actually revealed: he wants to experience Tanzania, connect with its people, and explore its creative scene while working with Paul Makonda on ideas that he says are only just getting started.
His mention of both Tanzania’s established artists and emerging talent makes the conversation particularly interesting for the country’s music industry. Whether the next step becomes a collaboration, a larger music project, or something else entirely remains to be seen.
For now, Tanzania has Rick Ross’ attention, and fans will be watching to see what comes next. Follow AfrobeatsGlobal for more updates on African music, artists, and international collaborations. Check out our previous blog post on Burna Boy NFL Paris Halftime Show Confirmed.
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