AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHospitality & Talent Moves: Broll has made fresh hotel-industry hires, snapping up two JLL executives to build out a new hospitality division—another sign Africa’s tourism and leisure property pipeline is still pulling in global expertise. Music & Culture: Shatta Wale cleaned up at the 43rd IRAWMA Awards in Florida, winning Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest, while Zakes Bantwini’s foundation officially launched to back youth and creatives through mentorship, workshops and sports. World Cup Soundtrack: Shakira and Burna Boy dropped the official 2026 anthem “Dai Dai,” but early streaming chatter is already mixed. Public Life: Accra’s thunderstorms disrupted flights at Kotoka International Airport, and Liberia has launched a police-backed crackdown on noise pollution, with fines and speaker confiscations. Creative Economy: Spotify opened a Johannesburg office to deepen ties with African audio creators, podcasts and audiobooks.
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