Passionate about the art of entertaining and telling stories, the artist-comedians of the Democratic Republic of Congo recently expressed their deep indignation at the abusive exploitation of their creations by a renowned fiction channel. At the heart of the controversy, “Maboke Television” finds itself at the center of a controversy highlighting the unfair practices and unfair contracts imposed on talented Congolese creators.
At the initiative of a consortium bringing together professionals of the 7th art of the country, a hard-hitting memorandum was submitted to the President of the Superior Council of Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC) to denounce the abuses perpetrated by the channel in question. The main accusation concerns the shameless exploitation of local artists through unfair contracts, respecting neither the rights nor the human dignity of the creators.
Guelord Ingange, president of this consortium, strongly stressed the urgency of regulating this situation, which is detrimental to both artists and the Congolese film industry as a whole. The demands of the artist-actors involve the recovery of their copyright, fair remuneration for their work and compliance with international standards in artistic creation.
“Maboke Télévision”, launched by the Canal+ group to promote Congolese audiovisual production, thus finds itself at the heart of a media storm, confronted with the legitimate anger of artists whose talent contributes to enriching the cultural landscape of the DRC. The artists are demanding the immediate suspension of the channel until a consensus respecting their rights is reached, advocating a thorough revision of contracts and the implementation of concrete measures to correct the injustices observed.
Ultimately, this case highlights the crucial issues related to the promotion of artistic work and respect for creators in a sector as vital as the audiovisual sector. The artists-comedians of the DR Congo stand up with determination to protect their fundamental rights and reaffirm the value of their contribution to the cultural wealth of the country. It is imperative that the competent authorities take concrete measures to guarantee fair and respectful treatment towards these essential actors of the Congolese artistic scene.
In this process of recognition and defense of their rights, the artists-comedians embody the voice of a creative and committed community, determined to have its talent and dignity respected in the face of abuses of power and unfair practices. At a time when the cultural industry is of crucial importance in the development and influence of a country, this fight for justice and artistic equity resonates as a call for solidarity and mutual respect within the Congolese artistic family.