AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLive Music: Congolese-rooted Afrobeat artist Sam Manzanza and his band bring high-energy rhythms to The Undercurrent on Nov. 20. Pageant Fallout: Republic of Congo contestant Georgina Kambongo has withdrawn from Miss Universe after failing to secure a U.S. visa, ending the country’s first appearance at the pageant before it began. Congo Basin on Screen: A viral kayaking journey down the Congolese River has sparked debate over how online storytelling depicts the region, with a Brazzaville researcher praising its honest look at life alongside wildlife but questioning its framing. Fashion: Congolese-born designer Anifa Mvuemba is relaunching Hanifa on Nov. 18 after a pause, reviving the label known for its “Pink Label Congo” virtual runway. Film Music: Tems is executive music producer for the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack, featuring Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and other African artists; it is due Nov. 20.
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