AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoGrammy Watch: Davido, Tems, Asake and Ayra Starr have submitted music for consideration at the 2027 Grammys; submissions are not nominations, with the shortlist due November 16. Tyla, Lira and TxC are also among the South African acts seeking recognition. New Music: Fireboy DML’s 13-track album ZUKO! arrives Friday, featuring Nigerian, Jamaican and South African collaborators, including Lojay, Masicka, JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela. On the Road: Ayra Starr’s 20-date world tour spans Europe and North America from January to April, with tickets going on sale Friday and a return to Africa promised in December. Fela’s Legacy: Lagos’s Felabration runs through October 18, bringing music, dance, fashion and discussion together to honour Fela Kuti. His birthday also renews attention to the political issues he challenged in song. Global Reach: A look back at “One Dance” shows how Wizkid’s feature helped bring Afrobeats to millions of listeners worldwide when Drake’s 2016 hit topped charts.
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