AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMusic & Rights: The US has urged Nigeria to release Sufi singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, detained since 2020 and sentenced to death over alleged blasphemy. Soundtrack Spotlight: Tems is executive music producer for Children of Blood and Bone, bringing together Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, BNXN and Kold AF. The soundtrack is due November 20, ahead of the film’s January release. Milestone: South African singer Amanda Black is marking 10 years since her debut album Amazulu launched her career. Creative Economy: D’Banj says content is “Africa’s new crude” after Afreximbank’s CANEX invested in his CREAM platform, which aims to help artists earn from creative work while retaining ownership. Across Borders: Kenyan singer Njerae’s heartbreak-inspired hit “Aki Sioni” has passed six million streams, as her music connects with listeners at home and abroad.
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