AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArtist Update: South African singer Lwah Ndlunkulu is recovering after a medical procedure; her label says she will miss two weeks of shows, including this weekend’s Bloemfontein dates. Awards: The 18th Headies has been postponed to April 10–11, 2027, in Toronto, with organisers planning events in Nigeria and Canada ahead of the ceremony. Music Education: Tanzanian industry stakeholders are pushing for a standard music syllabus in schools, with a proposed curriculum designed for delivery by general classroom teachers. Global Stage: Ayra Starr is set to become the first African artist to perform at halftime of an international NFL game, taking the stage in London on Sunday. Grammy Watch: Asake has submitted four entries for 2027 Grammy consideration, including his album M$NEY and collaborations with Wizkid and DJ Snake. African Music Legacy: Ghanaian scholar Kofi Agawu’s work is reshaping how the world studies African music, challenging the idea that its rhythms are felt rather than analysed.
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