Barbara Kanam appointed Director General of the Cultural Promotion Fund in the DRC
In a series of recent appointments made by the Head of State, artist-songwriter Barbara Kanam has been appointed Director General of the Cultural Promotion Fund (FPC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This appointment marks an important milestone in Kanam’s career, as well as recognition of his commitment to promoting culture and the arts in the country.
The Cultural Promotion Fund, created in 1987, is an organization under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage in the DRC. It enjoys management autonomy and its mission is to finance national cultural and artistic activities through projects. As Director General, Barbara Kanam will be responsible for implementing the intervention methods defined by the Ministerial Order of 2012.
Barbara Kanam is a versatile artist who has distinguished herself in the field of music. She holds a high school diploma in Economics and a Diploma in Theology from the Bible School of South Africa. She also obtained a diploma in Vocal Technique and a License in International Commerce. In 2019, she was honored with the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Miami, and in 2022, she was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the Promotion of Climate Actions in the DRC by the United Nations Development Program ( UNDP).
This appointment of Barbara Kanam is part of the Congolese government’s desire to promote the country’s cultural and artistic sector. By entrusting the management of the Cultural Promotion Fund to a recognized artist, it shows its desire to highlight local expertise and talent to develop this key sector of the Congolese economy.
Barbara Kanam will be surrounded by a team made up of Ngoy Dioko Emany, appointed Chairman of the FPC Board of Directors, and Didier Masela, appointed Deputy Managing Director. Together, they will work to support and finance cultural and artistic projects in the DRC, thus contributing to the promotion and conservation of the rich Congolese cultural heritage.
This appointment marks a significant step for Barbara Kanam, who will now have a key role in the promotion and development of culture in the DRC. His background and skills will allow him to set up innovative initiatives and support Congolese artists in their projects, thus strengthening the country’s creative industry.
In conclusion, the appointment of Barbara Kanam as Director General of the Cultural Promotion Fund in the DRC is excellent news for the Congolese cultural sector. Her expertise and commitment to arts and culture make her the ideal candidate for this key position.. We look forward to seeing the projects and actions she will put in place to promote and support the cultural richness of the DRC