Music

BNDA Told Niger’s Musicians a Royalty Payout Was Coming “Soon” in February 2026. Its Next Public Act, in May, Was a Meeting About the Law.

Burundi Widened Its Music Royalty Net in 2023 Because “Authors Earn Nothing.” In 2025 OBDA’s Director Said She Would Tell Artists “As Soon As the Office Is Ready.”

Malagasy Artists Demanded OMDA’s Independence From the Ministry in 2022. The Ministry’s Own Culture Director Chaired Its Board for Four More Years.

Chad’s State Broadcaster Was Supposed to Fund Musicians’ Royalties. In January 2025, Bar and Restaurant Fees Did Instead.

Tunisia Voted to Make Telecom Companies Pay Toward Musicians’ Copyright. The Law Does Not Say Who Collects It

Motown Gospel Called Two South African Signings Historic. Both Ended Without Anyone Saying So.