The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a vast operation to register artists across the country. The initiative, which began in Kinshasa before being extended to the 26 provinces, aims to better identify actors in the cultural sector and lay the foundations for official recognition of the status of artist.
DR Congo: A national census of artists to structure the cultural sector
Music in Africa, 21 May 2026, Congo, DR
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