The long road to freedom for artists in Tanzania

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Tanzanian musician Diamond Platinumz during a past concert performance. PHOTO | POOL

The Mapping Report on Artistic Freedom in Tanzania cites cultural protectionism, political interference, lack of harmonisation of laws and regulations, and the lack of professionalism as challenges to the art sector.

According to the study conducted by Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA), artistes are not aware of the laws, policies and regulations governing them.