AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLive Across Borders: Youssou N’Dour will perform in Abu Dhabi on December 7, bringing Senegalese mbalax together with Emirati music ahead of the UAE-Senegal-hosted UN Water Conference. Somi’s Africa Tour: Following a Lagos launch, the Grammy-nominated singer takes her “Africa in Bloom” series to Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town later this month, pairing intimate performances with conversations around her new album. Industry Investment: Afreximbank has committed $75 million to Nigeria’s Development Bank to finance SMEs, including music and other creative businesses, with export-readiness support. Music Business: The Francophone African Music Industries Fair opens in Cotonou on November 12, bringing artists and industry players together to explore the continent’s global reach. New Talent: Nigerian singer Solana has signed with Since ’93 Records ahead of her debut EP, “Girl From The West,” due November 13. Global Stage: Ayra Starr joins Coachella 2027’s lineup, performing on both festival weekends alongside headliners including SZA and Dua Lipa.
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