UP CREATIVE INDUSTRY
By Christabel Lumingu:
Tourism and Arts Minister Ronald Chitotela has called for the formalization of the African Creative industry.
Mr. Chitotela says this will help the continent to reap the benefits from the industry.
He was speaking during a panel discussion at the ongoing Creative Arts Exchange Weekend programme in Rwanda.
And Rwanda’s Minister of Youth and Culture Rosemary Mbabazi said the Creative industry will enhance existing collaborations between countries.
Ms. Mbabazi said the industry will also promote job creation as well as intellectual property rights.
Meanwhile Africa-Export- Import Bank President Benedict Oramah noted that Africa has produced some of the best musicians in the world.