AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAfrica Oyé (Liverpool): The UK’s biggest African culture and music festival is back at Sefton Park for day two, with crowds soaking up performances from artists including Fatoumata Diawara and Nana Benz, plus Caribbean sounds, dance, and 90+ food and craft stalls. Creator Economy (Nigeria): Nigeria’s digital scene is booming as 250,000+ active content creators drive influencer-led marketing, with brands shifting budgets toward performance and micro-influencers. Music & Money (Nigeria): Spyro sparks debate by blaming artistes’ financial struggles on extravagant spending on women, parties, and trips—urging fans to save and invest. Touring Spotlight (South Africa): Zonke joins Grammy-nominated Tamia on her Women’s Month South Africa run, with dates in Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. World Cup Music (Global/Africa): Tyla delivers a standout FIFA World Cup performance, including performing South Africa’s anthem at the opening match. Tourism & Culture (Malawi/UK): Tay Grin faces backlash after calling a Malawi lakeside resort “boring,” while a Highgate garden in London opens for live kora and sound-bath events.
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