AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfro Nation Portugal: Tyla turned Praia da Rocha into a full-on Afrobeats moment, delivering an electrifying, choreography-led set ahead of her upcoming APOP* album. Spotify momentum: Burna Boy keeps stacking milestones, including a new claim as Africa’s most-streamed artist on Spotify, with “Dai Dai” driving the surge. Kenya music pipeline: Nairobi Regional Kenya Music Festival crowned new day-school champions, signaling a shift in who’s dominating the performing arts scene. Creative industry shift (Nigeria): TBWA Concepts CEO George Isitua-Onukwu argues agencies must move beyond client briefs and build owned creative assets as budgets tighten. Global festival economics (Eswatini): Luju Festival is pitching culture as an economic engine, with last year’s event generating E2.5m for small businesses and this year expanding to two days. Zimbabwe music support: Wicknell Chivayo pledges major money and a car for Jah Prayzah’s birthday celebrations, including a promise to fund Thomas Mapfumo to perform at Jah Prayzah’s wedding. South Africa music & backlash: Makhadzi responds to Zimbabwe backlash after her Zimbabwe show was cancelled amid anti-illegal immigration protests.
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