Creative Economy Expo 2026 Scheduled from August 18 to 21
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- The Creative Economy Expo 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 18 to 21, 2026, at Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Yvonne Chakachaka, a renowned African musician, has arrived in Tanzania to participate in the expo and provide education on copyright issues for artists.
- Angela Kilusungu, the project manager of the East African Cultural and Development Institute (CDEA), emphasized the importance of protecting artists' rights during the expo.
- Chakachaka is also the President of the African Composers' Federation (SIZAC) and will promote the Copyright Friendly Label to ensure musicians receive their rights when their work is used.
- Kilusungu encouraged the Tanzanian music community to register with organizations that collect and distribute royalties to benefit from their work.