Musician Norman Bikaka is one of many artistes who have been hit hard financially by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Robert Mwampembwa, the director of Tanzania Visual Artists Association, said the situation is dire for various artists especially those selling curio art and souvenirs.

The move to suspend public gatherings within Tanzania as well as the tightening of international borders due to lockdowns is directly affecting the work of artists, dancers, musicians and fashion designers.

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Dancers are sharing their work online like Tiko Mbepo and his crew T-Africa, who recently made a dance video on how to combat Covid-19.

Artistes are being encouraged to join Tanzania Copyright Association in order to receive royalties for their work.