AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup x Afrobeats: Burna Boy joined Shakira at Barclays Center in Brooklyn to perform “Dai Dai,” keeping the World Cup anthem momentum alive after their halftime history. Chart Breakthrough: “Dai Dai” also pushed Shakira back into the UK Official Singles Top 10 for the first time in 15+ years. South Africa on Global Stages: Tyla surprised fans by joining Shakira onstage in Brooklyn for “Hips Don’t Lie,” a bold cross-generational moment for Afropop. Music Career Talk: South African singer Craig Lucas opened up about going independent—more freedom, more cost, and music that finally feels like him. Festival Focus: Montreal’s Nuits d’Afrique wrapped its 40th edition, celebrating African music’s influence with major headliners. Diaspora & Culture: Zimfest added more artists and welcomed Taptap Send as sponsor for the 25 July edition in the UK. Rights & Royalties: South Africa’s copyright reform debate is back in the spotlight as musicians push for stronger protections and fair payment. Community Impact: Cassper Nyovest vowed to help one million schoolgirls fight period poverty with menstrual hygiene support.
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