AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSouth Africa xenophobia and music fallout: A growing anti-immigration campaign has sparked violence and mass displacement, and South African artists say they’re being pulled from line-ups abroad—DJ Cleo claims cancellations in Zambia and Tanzania after protests, while Makhadzi and Mafikizolo are also reported affected. Afrobeats chart power: Burna Boy keeps stacking streaming records, topping YouTube Music with 644m monthly audience and ranking first among Nigerian acts, after recent Spotify dominance. New South African releases: Thabsie returns after nine years with the EP While You Wait, while Nasty C and Tellaman drop “Call Me” ahead of a joint project. Zimbabwe music debate: Chimurenga legend Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo is weighing a reported US$500k offer to perform at Jah Prayzah’s wedding, igniting debate over protest principles. Global music tech: Volvo is rolling out Apple Music to 2m+ cars via over-the-air updates, including models sold in South Africa. Festival spotlight: Nuits d’Afrique marks 40 years with 130 shows across 30 countries (July 7–19).
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