AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMusic & Fashion Business: Yves Bissouma, born in Côte d’Ivoire and raised in Mali, is launching AURA by Yves Bissouma, positioning himself as the first footballer of African descent to own a perfume brand, now available worldwide at YvesBissouma.uk. Film & Creative Industry: Locarno Open Doors 2026 crowned Talemwa Pius’ “A Vineyard for a Lobster” and Mohammed Sheikh’s “Accept My Plea for a Burial” as top prize winners, with Ghana’s “Too Much Music” also recognized—another boost for African storytelling on the international circuit. Cultural Heritage Return: Côte d’Ivoire’s sacred Djidji Ayôkwé talking drum—looted by French colonial troops in 1916—has returned to its home village in Adjame, letting locals see the restored instrument for the first time. Sports (Ivory Coast-linked): Algeria reached the WAFCON semis after a comeback win over Côte d’Ivoire, while the Flying Eagles’ U-20 hopes ended after a 4-1 loss to Burkina Faso in Yamoussoukro.
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