AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublishing & Culture: Sir Michael Morpurgo says children should read war stories for hope—“gladness after sadness”—as he reflects on reconciliation through books and theatre. Sports Memoir Publishing: Pan Macmillan South Africa will release Cheslin Kolbe’s memoir Sidestepping the Odds in October 2026, co-written with David O’Sullivan. African Creative Industries: Nigeria and China sign a film and literature cooperation pact between China Movie Channel and Nigeria’s NTA, aiming at co-productions, training, tech transfer and wider distribution. Community Libraries: An Ethiopian diaspora couple opens two digital libraries in Harar (6,000+ books) to expand access for students. Books & Learning Policy: Nigeria’s EFCC/CBN-related governance chatter aside, Ghana’s biometric push is framed as a way to tighten business accountability—while Nigeria’s digital lenders register pushes consumers to check official status. Local Publishing/Books Ecosystem: A Lagos-based studio unveils the first live-action costume for Nigerian superhero Shutter-Bird, signaling a push from comics into school/community entertainment. Sports & Reading Crossover: South Africa’s Banyana are one match from Women’s World Cup qualification, while South Africa’s Springboks gear up for the Argentina warm-up ahead of the All Blacks tour—both likely to keep sports audiences hungry for memoirs and sports storytelling.
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