AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCannes Afterglow in Paris: The Un Certain Regard selection is back on the big screen in Paris from May 27 to June 2, with a second run June 10–16, featuring 16 films including Rafiki Fariala’s Congo Boy (Best Actor) and Sandra Wollner’s Everytime (Un Certain Regard Prize). Francophone Music Spotlight: A new “Underground FR” wave is taking over social media, blending US trap/drill/cloud rap with African sounds like coupé décalé and Congolese rumba—setting up a fresh lane for Francophone artists. Fashion & Identity: In Milan, the Afro Fashion Association and Levi’s launched “Voices of Denim” with 30 Black, Indigenous and people of color talents reinterpreting Levi’s heritage through fashion, photography, sound, art, writing and videography. Sports—Congo Connections: Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, while Congolese forward Glody Lilepo is widely tipped to be on the move. Regional Mobility: Republic of Congo announced visa-free entry for all African countries starting January 2027, a boost for travel, trade and culture across the continent.
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