AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBasketball & Youth Empowerment: Giants of Africa made its first European appearance at the adidas x ALBA Next Up Women’s Tournament in Berlin, uniting a Senegal-led delegation of young women and coaches to advance its Women’s Empowerment Programme. Fashion Spotlight: Harrods launched a seven-week pop-up with Brand63Africa, featuring designers including Senegal’s Sukeina and spotlighting African and diasporic luxury craftsmanship. Film Industry: The Lumière Summit pushed for structural fixes to the gender gap in cinema, citing low representation of women directors and calls for accountability and funding. Food on Screen: Michelin-star chef Mory Sacko’s “Food Samurai” is headed to Disney+ in the U.S. and Canada, blending Japanese culture with African heritage and the story of Yasuke. Senegal in Sports: Senegal’s Teungueth took a key win in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round (1-0 vs FC Canchungo), while Senegalese footballers abroad continue to draw attention. Culture & Music: West African music is spreading into new spaces, with Dakar’s Ban Café putting traditional instruments like the kora at the center of its programming.
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