Faced with the non-respect of their rights by certain specialized structures in the country of André Lufwa Mawidi, the RD-Congolese artists are stepping up to the plate and will seize the General Inspectorate of Finance – IGF – this Monday, May 31, 2021.
Gathered within the platform “Cultural revolution“, These artists are planning a sit-in this Monday, May 31, 2021 before the IGF to accuse the perpetrators of embezzlement of their money. They denounce, among other things, the non-payment by the Congolese national radio television – RTNC – of the royalty of copyright and neighboring rights which, in addition, requires payment to passengers on the program Karibu Variétés, the non-respect by the Congolese society of copyright and neighboring rights – SOCODA – of the distribution key to the beneficiaries, and the complete and final liquidation of SONECA and the formal ban on their agents from operating in the field.
Faced with these situations which infringe their rights, the RD-Congolese artists are also wondering about other key questions, in particular those of knowing where the revenues of the Cultural Promotion Fund – FPC – go, what about 5% of revenues. gross of these funds and SOCODA to be paid to the Assistance Fund for Congolese artists and writers, quid of 100 million of the Congolese State’s debt to creators (file at OGEDEP).
A situation that will allow the IGF to conduct an in-depth audit of these different structures that violate the rights of artists. Actions from the platform “Cultural revolution”Which encourage a series of positive reforms in order to see the RD-Congolese cultural sector take off again, contribute to the national economy and ensure the well-being of its professionals.
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* CHADRACK MPERENG *
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