AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfrobeats Industry Talk: Nigerian music insider Excel Joab breaks down the “Now What” moment for Nigeria’s Afrobeats business—ROI, sustainability, and why some international partners have exited. New Music (South Africa): Tyla drops “IS IT LOVE,” a club-ready R&B/Amapiano track from her sophomore album APOP* (out July 24), with a cinematic video. Music Spotlight (Africa): Spotify’s EQUAL Africa names Malian trailblazer Fatoumata Diawara as its June artist. Talent & Development: Warner Music Group’s Africori appoints Adam Tiran as general manager. Culture on Stage: Cape Town’s Youth Gospel, comedy and street dance scene lights up this weekend, while events across the diaspora mark Juneteenth with live music and community programming. Music & Identity (Nigeria): A look at how Jollof became Nigeria’s “common ground” cultural language—showing up in music and pop culture.
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