AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSouth Africa Music & Film: Drum magazine’s iconic agony aunt Sis Dolly jumps to the big screen in Dear Sis Dolly, opening 3 July, bringing Dolly Rathebe’s legacy of advice and community to cinema audiences. Zimbabwe Music & Live Events: Econet’s Buddie Beatz Victoria Falls concert (5 July) sparks backlash in Zimbabwe after Mafikizolo were booked alongside local acts, with fans pointing to the tense 30 June immigration deadline. Road Safety Through Music: Zimbabwe’s PICA launches the child-led “Be Seen, Be Safe” campaign with a jingle and video, using arts, music and school activations to push pedestrian visibility for kids. South Africa Arts Scene: The 2026 National Arts Festival kicks off with sold-out shows and nearly 12,000 visitors at Makhanda’s Village Green, signaling strong demand for live performance. BET Awards Shock: Tems, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tyla leave the 2026 BET Awards empty-handed, despite major nominations. Copyright & Education: South Africa’s Constitutional Court upholds the Copyright Amendment Bill’s fair use framework but sends education copying provisions back to Parliament. Global Streaming for Africa: A new piece highlights how streaming is reshaping African film’s reach, letting Lagos-to-Tokyo premieres happen faster than ever.
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