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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Russell Wilson celebrates Ciara's history-making cover, embraces Giants rookie's swagger
Russell Wilson celebrates Ciara (Image credit: Imagn Images) Ciara just made history—and her NFL superstar husband couldn't be prouder. The Grammy-winning icon became the first African-American artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone Africa. The cultural milestone became a personal celebration as Russell Wilson honored his wife's moment with a heartfelt public tribute. Ciara marks milestone, Wilson matches the moment On Thursday, Wilson shared Ciara's historic magazine cover in his Instagram story, adding a short but powerful caption: "My Queen. Mrs. Wilson." Fans quickly applauded the public show of support from the veteran quarterback, who shares three children with Ciara. The singer later posted more photos from the shoot, reflecting on what the moment meant for her and others. Russell praises wife Ciara for making history (Image credits: Russell Wilson IG) 'Making history on the cover of #RollingStoneAfrica as the first African-American artist is a moment I'll never forget. This one's for every girl who dares to dream big. Grateful beyond words,' she wrote, celebrating the honor while sending a message of inspiration. From dance to the locker room, their circle grows Ciara also marked another special occasion that day—her best friend La La Anthony's birthday. She posted a playful video of the two dancing and posing, showing the same warmth she's known for in her own family. La La, the ex-wife of NBA star Carmelo Anthony, and Ciara have remained close through the years. Meanwhile, Wilson found time to build bonds off the field. On Friday, he showed love to one of the league's most exciting young talents: New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, who's entering his second year. Wilson reshared a Giants post hyping Nabers' 'aura,' soundtracked by an NBA YoungBoy song. Wilson hypes Malik Nabers "aura" in Instagram story (Image via IG) The post made its way back to Nabers, who laughed about Wilson's music choice. The QB responded with a cheeky nod to Gen Z rap culture: "Know lil sumptin," he replied, showing he's got a foot in both worlds—veteran leadership and youthful energy. Also read: Russell Wilson's wife Ciara dazzles in dance tribute for La La Anthony, honors Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan From spotlighting his wife's historic wins to uplifting rising stars, Russell Wilson continues to shine both on and off the field. His and Ciara's presence in pop culture remains as powerful as ever—driven by mutual respect, big moves, and bigger heart. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Black America Web
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Ciara Becomes The First African American Woman To Cover Rolling Stone Africa – And It's Bigger Than Fashion
Source: Dave Benett / Getty Ciara is in her icon bag again – and the whole world is watching. On June 26, the singer, dancer, entrepreneur, and fashion slayer made history as the first African-American woman to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Africa . But while the images alone are striking, this moment is bigger than just beauty. As Rolling Stone Africa wrote on social media, 'This is more than just a cover, it's a cultural communion. A tribute. A bridge. A celebration of Afro-descendant brilliance.' And Ciara knows what this moment means. She said to the magazine: 'I feel so honored and proud to be having this moment. Africa is one of my favorite places on Earth! I'm obsessed with the people, culture, and dance in Africa, and I'm hoping to make the people of Africa proud.' This Rolling Stone Africa cover arrives at the perfect time for Ciara—a moment where style and substance are aligned. Her upcoming album, CiCi is a reflection of that energy. 'You can expect to have the best time of your life while jammin' out to the 'CiCi' album,' she teased. 'Be prepared to go on a music rollercoaster of good vibes!' And while fans have long referred to her as 'CiCi,' she's clear that it's more than just a stage persona—it's a symbol of connection. 'CiCi is my nickname. I don't call it an alter ego,' she said. 'There's been something so special about when my fans call me CiCi. It's very personal and endearing. That's why I want to celebrate the journey and the relationship I've had with fans over the course of my career.' The 'How We Roll' singer did not play when it came to her historic editorial shoot. Each of her looks ate, showing off her style versatility, gorgeous curves, and striking beauty. One cover look we loved featured Ciara in a body-hugging black gown with statement cutouts, tan fringe trimming across the chest and sleeves, and regal gold hardware embellishments. Her hair is pulled back in boho curls, letting her glowing skin shine. And the picture gave supermodel vibes. Another look we loved seemed both ancestral and Afro-futuristic. Ciara posed in a metallic crochet mini, voluminous natural-textured hair, and bronze makeup. There had to be a fan in the photo shoot while this picture was being taken. Because Ci Ci looks fierce and her flowing hair stole the show. As Rolling Stone Africa eloquently put it, 'This is more than history in the making, it's history reclaiming its narrative.' Ciara's cover moment isn't just hers—it's ours. It's for every Black girl who's ever loved to dance, dreamed of world stages, or felt the magic of their roots across oceans. 'This is for the culture. For the women.' Read Ciara's full feature article. SEE ALSO Ciara Becomes The First African American Woman To Cover Rolling Stone Africa – And It's Bigger Than Fashion was originally published on
