AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth African Music Awards: Tyla and other big names made SAMA32 a standout night, with HLE taking Album of the Year and Female Artist for “The Ground We’re On,” plus wins for Mzukulu, Paras “Sibalukhulu” Dlamini, and DJ Maphorisa & Xduppy. Music Tech & AI: Spotify is moving to label “AI personas” and keep AI music out of some recommendations, while new AI music generator and AI music video generator roundups keep pushing faster creation tools. New Releases (Singles): Rosy drops “Sweetest” as part of her FLAT story; Gayoung returns with “Maybe We Don’t Have to Say It.” Local Music & Venues: Weezer fans packed Ignition Music Garage for an album listening party ahead of Aug. 21; Meredith Festival announced a stacked 2026 lineup; and a new children’s arcade is headed to Kirkwood for a council vote. Industry Drama: Nigeria’s Dapper Music boss Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi is calling for a forensic audit amid royalty and contract allegations. Deaths: Bonnie Tyler has died, and Hayden Panettiere’s death at 36 is also being widely reported.
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