AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRoyal Theatre Night: Eswatini performers brought marimba, poetry, traditional music, storytelling and comedy to the King’s Ruby Jubilee celebration. Comedian Gogo Eswatini said he froze before greeting the King, while South African singer Nokwazi praised the warmth and distinctiveness of Swati culture. Music: Gospel artist Machawe Simelane’s “Ayinam’khawulo” has been nominated for Best of Africa Song of the Year at the Mpumalanga Gospel Music Awards. Women’s Stories: Poet Dzelisile “Dzeli” Mdluli’s Women Why Whine used poetry and music to open discussion about women’s experiences, including abuse. Creative Rights: Musician Sands won a South African High Court copyright dispute over his debut album’s master recordings; the court rejected a company’s claim to own them. Arts Support: MP Welcome Dlamini criticised the arts council over its lack of support for a local creative seeking to perform overseas.
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