Artists jubilate over Ama Tutu Muna’s demotion

The handing over ceremony between the outgoing and incoming Ministers of Arts and Culture which took place yesterday, October 5, 2015, saw a sigh of relief from artists of various sectors.

It was an opportunity for artists from all angles to turn out massively at the administrative quarters of the Arts and Culture Ministry. Proudly welcoming the new Minister, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, artists were excited about the demotion of the outgoing Minister.

According to the Mutations daily on October 6, 2015, about 11:30 am, many artists who were present at the handing over ceremony between Ama Tutu and the incoming Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi sang in chorus the song of 'Freedom', the hit song of Anne Marie Nzié.

"Freedom, freedom!" Most powerful God, we are free thank you”, they shouted in the midst of playing drums and other instruments.

Such chants did not perturb Muna, who went on board her vehicle, after the installation by the Prime Minister. Mutations reported that “these artists did not end there, they danced, sang and hugged one another” which indicated that the installation of the new Minac was witnessed as a truely happy event, a day of celebration. The artists of various remits were identifiable by their outfits and hairstyles, extravagant colours and songs.

One of them, the whimsical Atango de Manadjamawill immediately improvised a hymn of gratitude to the head of State who "saved them from suffering". I dedicate a song to the head of State who sent us someone who bears the name of an aircraft 'Kombi'. This means that all artists will be able to get on board," he said after singing the song which sparked laughter from his colleagues. Others joined him in this manifestation of unbounded joy.

Ama Tutu Muna had become a stumbling block in the affairs of the arts and culture sector, according the artists. Many agreed that it was her management of copyrights of musical art which caused her to suffer the disgrace from the head of State.