HENRY KAPATA SHEDS MORE LIGHT ON THE ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS VISIT TO STATE HOUSE

HENRY KAPATA SHEDS MORE LIGHT ON THE ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS VISIT TO STATE HOUSE

Hello,

In case you missed it, they were at STATE HOUSE.

✅ Who: The artists and musicians of Zambia.

✅ What were they doing: Engaging Government for a wide range of issues affecting their industry and matters close to their hearts.

✅ Did Government listen: Yes Government listened to their plight and resolved that it will help set up music studios for them in order to promote their talent and music skills.

✅ Is it about just music and being artistic with no skills training: NOT at all, many of the young people will be given training opportunities under various programmes being offered, with the view of making them become self-reliant.

✅ What else did the conversation with the President cover: The conversation covered the need to enhance medical schemes for our artists and musicians, because they are also human.

✅ Any more plans from Government about art and music: Government is working round the clock to ensure that art and music are used to promote peace and unity among our people.

✅ What else has Government advised artists and musicians: Government has advised artists and musicians, who are mainly youth,
to take up other entrepreneurial activities in what we call portfolio diversification.

✅ Is there anything to be ashamed of learning life skills:There is nothing to be ashamed about learning life skills and having a vocation.

✅ What next: The ball is in their COURT to be responsible and use their talent to unite and preach peace through MUSIC.

✅ In short, displined MUSICIANS can cater for all age groups as long they LIVE.

Henry Kapata
Director and Spokesperson
Ministry of Information and Media