AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAfrophobia at the AU: South Africa’s latest xenophobic violence is being pushed onto the African Union agenda, with Vice President Kashim Shettima urging collective action after reports of mass departures and deportations. Zimbabwe music & celebrity culture: Harare-based businessman Wicknell Chivayo keeps making headlines with lavish gifts to prophet Uebert Angel, plus a world-first Jacob & Co “Godfather II” watch valued at $660,000. Global music milestone: Pakistan’s Coke Studio hit “Pasoori” becomes the first Pakistani music video to hit 1 billion YouTube views, with Ali Sethi and Shae Gill credited for the breakthrough. South Africa sound & storytelling: Umlazi saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane is gearing up for his album LINDA with the single “Ilanga,” blending jazz, hip-hop, maskandi and a Zuluboy feature. Nigeria diaspora on stage: BNXN, Runtown and Patoranking are set for New York’s Nigeria 66th Independence Day Parade, bringing Afrobeats to the diaspora spotlight. Music industry spotlight: Nigeria’s Chamber of Commerce-USA says showcasing heritage and creative industries can help Nigeria lead Africa’s cultural exports worldwide.
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