AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMusic Loss: Caribbean calypso icon Slinger Francisco—“The Mighty Sparrow”—died at 91 in New York, leaving behind a legacy of sharp social commentary and classics like “Jean and Dinah” and “Congo Man.” Rhumba Spotlight: Congolese broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka was honored in Nairobi for 50 years promoting African and Congolese music, with tributes from the diaspora. Afro-Music Crossovers: Rema teamed up with French-Congolese artist Tiakola on the new single “BEST,” blending Afrobeats and French rap and tying into Tiakola’s album WpointM. Congolese Gospel Chart Note: Rody Mboka’s “Ma Félicité” kept a long uninterrupted run on Francophone gospel charts, with the artist set for more releases and a major concert appearance. Arts & Culture: Milan’s Afro Fashion Association and Levi’s unveiled “Voices of Denim,” a creative exhibition built by Black, Indigenous and people of color artists. Indigenous Rights in Conservation: A Nairobi declaration demands an end to land grabs tied to conservation and carbon markets, calling out major wildlife groups and governments.
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