AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStreaming Milestone: Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits, including collaborations and guest appearances. Burna Boy’s Big Week: He presented the Socrates Award to Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka at the Ballon d’Or, reportedly becoming the first African artist to present an award at the ceremony. His “For Everybody” campaign also collected 15 w3 Awards, including Gold for Creator/Brand Collaboration. New Music: Gospel singer Gabriel Eziashi released his nine-track album Living Testimony, while Missouri State University and the University of Pretoria’s TUKS Camerata joined forces on The Cardinal and the Roller, a 16-song choral album featuring African and American selections. On the Scene: Scotland’s Afrosymphony showcase will put six emerging African music acts in front of producer and DJ Auntie Flo, with recording and festival opportunities up for grabs. In Ghana, a new exhibition in Ilorin celebrates Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti’s legacy. Artist’s Take: Rudeboy says constant social media exposure has eroded musicians’ mystique, making stars too accessible to fans.
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