Why collection of artistes' royalties failed to take off

In April this year, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) caught many people off-guard with the announcement that establishments that play local music will, from July this year, be required to pay royalties to the artistes.
Charly & Nina perform during their album launch concert on Friday. File.
Charly & Nina perform during their album launch concert on Friday. File.
Collins Mwai