AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGuinea-Bissau Music & Politics: Reuters reports the killing of opposition activist and rapper Vigario Luis Balanta, with his movement’s leaders going underground after the March death. Mzansi Live R&B: Miguel announces three South Africa shows for May 2027—Cape Town (May 21), Sun City (May 22) and Pretoria (May 23). Creative Industry Policy: African creatives push for homegrown platforms and stronger IP protection to keep more value on the continent, while the US and Nigeria run a Lagos workshop on copyright enforcement for music growth. Gospel Streaming Spotlight: Spotify charts in South Africa crown Nothando Hlophe’s “Methodist Medley” as the top-streamed Gospel track year-to-date. Global Music Recognition: Angélique Kidjo becomes the first African musician—and first Black African—to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Festival Update: AFROSOUL postpones Brisbane and Auckland events to early 2027 for a new major headliner. Radio & Culture: Eswatini’s Icon Connect launches with a pop-culture, R&B and hip-hop focus.
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