Tanzanian Govt Backs Down On Its Measure Against Artists' Works

Dar es Salaam — The Tanzanian government has withdrawn its procedural rule which required artists to submit songs for review to the National Arts Council (Basata) before being released to broadcast media and other content platforms.

The requirement received critical reception from artists and other players in the entertainment industry, with many of them faulting the arts council for failing to spearhead more progressive undertakings that would benefit local musicians.

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