Looking for the elusive money in African music

 Ladysmith Black Mambazo

South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo performing at the Canex Summit last month. PHOTO | COURTESY OF IATF

Why are only a few musicians living off their work? How can they earn more from their skills? Should governments create a fund for them?

Investment, collaboration and going digital were some of the answers at the just concluded second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021), particularly during discussions at the Creative Africa Nexus (Canex) Summit and Live Theatre Programme.