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Kinshasa: Rawbank, EU and Institut français support African music Forum

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Kinshasa: Rawbank, EU and Institut français support African music Forum

Bomaye Music, the organizing label of the second edition of the African Music Forum in Kinshasa, is supported by Rawbank, the French Institute and the European Union delegation in DR Congo. These partners reiterated their support for the promotion of music and the emergence of Congolese and African musical artists.

It was during the inaugural cocktail of this musical event offered to guests on the roof of the Atruim, the building that houses Rawbank’s headquarters.

In his introductory speech, the organizer of the African Music Forum welcomed the participation of musical artists from all over the world.

« There’s something I care about. Congolese artists have a lot of talent. And I think they need an appropriate framework to live off their music and shine around the world, » said artist Philo.

This concern is shared by Rawbank, which, as part of its social responsibility, promotes Congolese music and local artists. According to Thierry Taeymans, his bank is proud to be a Master Partner of this forum, which aims to bring musical art to life in the African reality where it is deployed on a daily basis.

« Copyright, international support for artists, the construction of an enabling professional environment, the distribution of works by streaming. These are crucial themes for the music industry in Congo. We have no doubt that these discussions will have a strong impact on all Congolese artists who expect real support and security for their professional careers, » he said.

The European Union delegation in DR Congo was represented at this meeting by its chargé d’affaires, Guillaume Chartrin. He did not fail to mention the main objectives pursued by the network of States of the Union which support the culture, in particular music.

Reference is made to the contribution to the strengthening of the cultural sector, the professionalization of Congolese cultural actors and the priority given to young people, taking into account the gender dimension for their emergence on the continental scene and beyond.

For his part, the French ambassador stationed in Kinshasa, structured his word into four points to talk about the African music forum.

This meeting aims, above all, to promote African talents and cultures, music and the tremendous vitality of Congolese youth. Then, said François Pujolas, the African music forum is a strong testimony to the multiple links between the DRC and Europe, France in particular which has decided to strengthen its cooperation with the DRC.

« The AMF highlights the reputation and expertise of the French diaspora, considering that the French label Bomayé Musik promotes a professional network composed mainly of artists from the diaspora of Congolese origin such as Naza, Keblack and Youssoupha, » added the French ambassador.

Finally, he recalled that the AMF is a perfect illustration of President Macron’s clear desire to promote around the Africa 2020 season, which will open in June in Bordeaux (France) with a concert of urban music on the occasion of the 28th Africa France Summit, which will bring together the continent’s 55 heads of state.

The Provincial Government of Kinshasa was represented by its Commissioner General for Culture and Arts, Yvette Tabu. Speaking of the political vision of her mission, she said that everything is being done to make Kinshasa a cultural city that shines throughout the world.

« This kind of activity is an extended hand for the provincial government. Because music is also our business card. Thanks to the Congolese Rumba, Kinshasa today is UNESCO’s creative city in the field of music. I invite Bomaye to highlight this, to help us move forward and the appropriate public policies will be implemented, » she reassured us.

Eric TSHIKUMA

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