AGP Executive Report

Creative Industries: South African producer Hallie Haller is testing a business model for Better Yet, an effort to turn local stories into immersive experiences, merchandise and screen adaptations. Music entrepreneur Ninel Musson says lessons from building artists through Vth Season now inform the Music Business Lab’s training. Creator Economy: Golvia has launched a platform combining creator monetization, identity checks and cross-border commerce, aiming to help African creators earn from their online work. Digital Media: Lesotho joined a Beijing seminar on media cooperation, where participants discussed short-form video and the growth of micro-dramas. Lesotho Arts: Designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented Lesotho at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment from Thai silk to express national identity. A UN Youth Festival in Maseru also brought music and creative performances together with youth initiatives.

Music: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld joins Nigerian star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” a new Afrobeats and 3-step collaboration. Fashion: Lesotho designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented the country at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by Lesotho’s identity for a showcase featuring designers from more than 100 countries. Youth Arts: A UN Day festival at Makoanyane Square brought young people together for music, creative performances and activities celebrating entrepreneurship and creativity. Media: Lesotho was among 16 countries at a Beijing seminar on digital communication and media cooperation, with sessions exploring short-form video, micro-dramas and new production technologies.

Digital Media: Lesotho joined 15 other countries at a Beijing seminar on digital communication, short-form video and media cooperation, highlighting new opportunities for local creators. Music & Politics: A new analysis argues that African musicians can become powerful voices of dissent, with Ethiopian singer Teddy Afro facing reported arrests and a studio raid after releasing a protest song. Regional Sound: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld teamed up with Afrobeats star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Fireboy says collaboration can take African music to wider audiences. Youth Arts: A UN Day festival in Maseru brought young people together for music, creative performances and youth-focused activities. Fashion: Lesotho designer Mamakara Mokhesi represented the country at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by Lesotho’s identity alongside designers from more than 100 countries.

Music and dissent: Ethiopia’s Teddy Afro has faced reported police pressure over a protest song, highlighting how musicians across Africa can become powerful voices in political debate. Lesotho on the music map: Nigerian star Fireboy DML’s “Imali” brings together Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld and South African producer Thukuthela, blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Youth arts: A UN Day festival at Makoanyane Square brought young people together for music, creative performances and empowerment activities. Fashion: Lesotho designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented the country at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, where designers from more than 100 countries presented new work. Sport: Golfer Thabo Mphana made history as the youngest winner of Lesotho’s Mohokare Golf Classic; runner Neheng Khatala also claimed third place at the Mangaung 10K in South Africa.

Youth Arts: A UN Day festival at Makoanyane Square brings music, creative performances and youth-focused activities to Lesotho, alongside health checks and blood-donation opportunities. Music Collaboration: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld joins Afrobeats star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” a track blending Afrobeats and 3-step. Fashion: Lesotho designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented the country at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by Lesotho’s identity and traditions.

Youth Arts: The UN Day Youth Festival brings music, creative performances and youth activities to Makoanyane Square in Lesotho. Fashion: Designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented Lesotho at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by the country’s identity and traditions. Music: Nigerian star Fireboy DML’s new single, “Imali,” features Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld and South African producer Thukuthela, blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Basotho-inspired Design: Rugby star Seabelo Senatla is building a fashion and lifestyle brand rooted in Basotho heritage, drawing on the traditional Ditema mural art form for Home of Glory.

Music: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld joins Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Fireboy says collaboration can help African music reach wider audiences. Fashion: Designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented Lesotho at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by her country’s identity. Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana is also celebrating Basotho heritage through contemporary fashion. Creative Enterprise: Former rugby star Seabelo Senatla is building a fashion and lifestyle brand rooted in Basotho Ditema mural art, with a collection inspired by resilience and reinvention. Youth Arts: A UN Day festival at Makoanyane Square brought music, creative performances and youth-focused activities to Maseru.

Basotho Fashion: Designer Mamakara Mokhesi represented Lesotho at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by the country’s identity and traditions. Music: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld teamed up with Afrobeats star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Creative Heritage: Rugby star Seabelo Senatla is building a fashion and lifestyle brand rooted in Basotho mural art, while designer Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana’s latest collection reimagines the Basotho blanket. Youth Arts: A UN Day festival at Makoanyane Square brings music and creative performances together with youth-focused activities. Screen: South African pay-TV channel M-Net marked 40 years with a look back at its hit shows and the launch of new crime thriller Hit Point. Road Running: Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala took third at the Mangaung 10K, behind winner Glenrose Xaba and Kenya’s Jackline Rotich.

Youth & Live Arts: A UN Day Youth Festival at Makoanyane Square brings music, creative performances and youth-focused activities to Lesotho. Basotho Fashion: Designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented Lesotho at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by the country’s identity and traditions. Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana is also reworking Basotho blanket heritage for contemporary fashion, while rugby star Seabelo Senatla draws on Lesotho’s Ditema mural art for his lifestyle brand. African Music: Nigerian Afrobeats artist Fireboy DML’s new single “Imali” features Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld alongside South African producer Thukuthela, blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Road Running: Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala finished third at the inaugural Mangaung 10K in 32:19, behind winner Glenrose Xaba.

Youth & Culture: A UN Day festival at Makoanyane Square brings music, creative performances and youth-focused activities to Maseru. Road Running: Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala took third at the Mangaung 10K, finishing just nine seconds behind winner Glenrose Xaba. Fashion: Designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented Lesotho at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating work inspired by Basotho identity. Seabelo Senatla is also carrying Basotho heritage into contemporary fashion through his Home of Glory brand. Music: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld teams up with Afrobeats star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” a cross-border blend of Afrobeats and 3-step.

Youth & Creativity: The UN Day Youth Festival brought music, performances and empowerment activities to Makoanyane Square. Regional Running: Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala finished third at the inaugural Mangaung 10K in 32:19. Fashion & Heritage: Lesotho designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented the country at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, where designers from more than 100 countries created garments inspired by their national identities. Basotho heritage is also inspiring contemporary fashion: Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana reimagines the Basotho blanket, while former rugby star Seabelo Senatla’s Home of Glory draws on Ditema mural art. Music: Fireboy DML’s new single “Imali” features Lesotho-born Jazzwrld and South African producer Thukuthela, blending Afrobeats and 3-step. Creative Industries: Lesotho leather manufacturers say a shortage of job-ready skills is holding back growth in fashion and manufacturing.

Youth & Music: The UN Day Youth Festival brings music, creative performances and youth initiatives to Makoanyane Square today. Fashion: Lesotho designer Mamakara Mphokoletse Mokhesi represented the country at Bangkok’s Global Thai Silk Exhibition, creating a garment inspired by Basotho identity. Designers Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana and former rugby star Seabelo Senatla are also bringing Basotho heritage into contemporary fashion through new collections. Music Collaboration: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld teamed up with Afrobeats star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” a blend of Afrobeats and 3-step. Creative Skills: Lesotho leather and manufacturing businesses say a shortage of practical, industry-ready skills is limiting growth and competitiveness.

Youth & Live Arts: The UN Day Youth Festival brings music, creative performances and youth-focused activities to Makoanyane Square today, with free health checks and blood donation also on offer. Basotho Music Abroad: Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld joins Afrobeats star Fireboy DML and South African producer Thukuthela on “Imali,” a cross-border blend of Afrobeats and 3-step. Fashion & Heritage: Former rugby star Seabelo Senatla is building his Home of Glory lifestyle brand around Basotho Ditema mural art, while designer Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana draws on Basotho blankets and heritage in her latest collection. Creative Industry Skills: Lesotho leather businesses say a shortage of practical, industry-ready skills is limiting growth, and call for training that better reflects modern fashion and manufacturing needs.

Youth & Creativity: The UN Day Youth Festival is on today at Maseru’s Makoanyane Square, with music, performances and activities celebrating young people’s creativity and entrepreneurship. Music: Nigerian star Fireboy DML’s new single “Imali” brings together Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld and South African producer Thukuthela, blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Basotho Fashion: Designer Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana is showcasing a collection inspired by Basotho heritage and the balance between individuality and belonging; former rugby star Seabelo Senatla is also building a fashion brand rooted in Lesotho’s Ditema mural art. Cricket: Lesotho has two points after one win and one loss in Abuja’s T20 World Cup qualifier, with the top two teams advancing. Creative Industries: Local leather businesses say a shortage of practical, industry-ready skills is holding back manufacturing and fashion growth.

Cricket: Lesotho is third in Abuja’s T20 World Cup qualifier, with one win and one loss; the top two teams advance. Music: Afrobeats star Fireboy DML’s new single, “Imali,” pairs him with Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld and South Africa’s Thukuthela, blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Fashion and Craft: Designer Gugu Peteni is building GuguByGugu around mohair, while Lesotho’s leather makers warn that a shortage of industry-ready skills is holding local production back. Basotho Style: Designer Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana is reimagining Basotho blanket heritage in contemporary fashion. Former rugby star Seabelo Senatla is also drawing on Basotho mural art for his lifestyle label, Home of Glory.

Music: Nigerian star Fireboy DML’s new single, Imali, brings together Lesotho-born producer Jazzwrld and South African producer Thukuthela, blending Afrobeats with 3-step. Fireboy says collaboration can help African music reach new audiences. Creative Industry: Lesotho’s leather and manufacturing businesses say a shortage of practical, industry-ready skills is holding back growth, with outdated training leaving factories struggling to find workers. Basotho Fashion: Designer Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana is showcasing Eaka, Eahao at SA Fashion Week, reimagining the Basotho blanket through contemporary designs about identity and belonging. Former rugby star Seabelo Senatla is also building a fashion and lifestyle label inspired by Basotho mural art and heritage.