AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCreative Economy Push: BRICS+ nations are betting big on the creative economy, with IP, digital tech and cultural talent driving growth and exports—though investors still treat it as less “independent” than traditional sectors. Afrobeats Spotlight: Davido publicly praised Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré after the country launched its first gold refinery, turning a major economic milestone into a global Afrobeats moment. Guinness-Style Dance Culture: Nigerian dancer Ben Dancer (Made Kuti’s collaborator) kept moving for 176 hours in Lagos, chasing a new Guinness record with Afrobeats and Makossa powering the marathon. Music + Tech Global Reach: YouTube VP Pedro Pina told Iberseries & Platino Industria how the platform evolved from viral clips to a global creativity engine—shaping fandom, artists and even sports storytelling. South Africa Live Music: Tyla adds a second Pretoria date for her A*POP World Tour, moving the shows indoors at SunBet Arena for better fan comfort. Nigeria Creative Trade: Nigeria plans to use CANEX Weekend 2026 in Lagos to boost creative exports, jobs and IP commercialization.
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