AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNgoni Heritage & Unity: Malawi’s Ngwenyama Inkosi Gomani V urged Ngoni communities to stay united and keep traditions alive as thousands gathered in Ntcheu for the 2026 Umhlangano wa Maseko Ngoni Cultural Ceremony, with leaders and performers from Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa. Nairobi Live Music: Congolese rhumba star Fally Ipupa returned to Kenya at Uhuru Gardens on Sept 5, delivering a sold-out, festival-style show after his earlier 2026 concert was cancelled. Ajegunle Legacy Concert: Lagos hosted the maiden Mighty Mouse Legacy Concert honouring John Aigbokhan Oboh, celebrating how he built opportunities through Jahoha Studio and genre-blending sounds. New Talent Platform in Kenya: “Sing for Africa” auditions opened in Kibera for an all-female second season, aiming to nurture local talent and boost cross-cultural music exchange. Media Under Pressure (Kenya): Kenya’s press faced fresh alarm after Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted, prompting calls for a swift, transparent investigation. Ghana Music Shift: Lawrence Mensah (Muzic Mensah) says he’s moved from gospel into contemporary highlife and Afrobeats while keeping uplifting themes. South Africa Music Spotlight: Veteran Abigail Kubeka was honoured at Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, with more recognition expected at the festival.
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