AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBasadi in Music Awards: Buhlebendalo Mda won her first industry award at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards at Joburg Theatre, taking Traditional Artist of the Year, while Thabsie walked away with Best Styled Artist as Lira opened the night and artists including Kelly Khumalo and Makhadzi delivered standout performances. Music with a message: Zimbabwean collaboration “Ubuntu” (Regina Ashie and Madlela Skhobokhobo) arrives as a direct response to rising anti-immigrant sentiment, pushing a “Are we not one?” theme. Tragic loss in Maskandi: Popular Maskandi artist Inkosi Yamagcokama (Sicebi Dlamini) died in a road accident near Richards Bay, with tributes pouring in and reports that another crew member also passed away. Film buzz: SS Rajamouli unveiled Mahesh Babu’s first look as Rudhra in Varanasi, shot during the film’s Africa schedule around Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara. Food & TV spotlight: Chef Shankar Santhiram is filming a 10-episode culinary series, Shankar’s Saapadu Story South Africa, bringing Tamil-inspired comfort food to local audiences. Festival update: The Delicious International Food and Music Festival has been postponed to April 10–11, 2027, with SABC named as broadcast partner.
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