The Fonds de développement des arts et de la culture (FODAC) in Guinea has issued a response to statements made by artist Ans-T Crazy regarding the level of support he received from the Guinean authorities for his recent concert at the Zénith in Paris. The concert, which took place on September 11, 2026, was the subject of discussion on the TV show "Telero" on KABACK TV. During the show, Ans-T Crazy claimed that despite meeting with the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Moussa Moïse Sylla, to present his project, he did not receive any further communication from the minister.
Ans-T Crazy nuanced his comments by stating that he did not question the minister's qualities but emphasized that the support he received for the event primarily came from the FODAC, not directly from the ministry. He suggested that personal intervention from the minister could have facilitated certain aspects of the concert's organization. The FODAC has now released a statement, numbered 001/FODAC/2026, clarifying the role of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Handicrafts in supporting the artist. According to the FODAC, the ministry was indeed involved in the accompaniment of Ans-T Crazy.
The FODAC, an institution under the tutelage of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Handicrafts, claimed it mobilized institutional and financial resources to support Ans-T Crazy in the preparation and realization of his Paris concert. The fund also highlighted that Minister Moussa Moïse Sylla had contacted his counterpart in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Guineans Abroad, Morissanda Kouyaté, to facilitate the obtaining of visas for members of the artist's team. The FODAC views these actions as evidence of the Culture Ministry's involvement in the event.
The FODAC expressed regret over Ans-T Crazy's statements, describing them as "inopportune and unfounded." The institution called on artists receiving public support to demonstrate more responsibility and rigor in their declarations. This public response from the FODAC underscores the importance of accurate representation of support received from government institutions by artists.
The incident highlights the complexities of artist-ministry relations and the role of public funds in supporting cultural events abroad. It also raises questions about the communication channels between artists and government bodies, as well as the expectations from both parties regarding support for international performances.
The FODAC's statement aims to set the record straight on the level of support provided by the Guinean government for Ans-T Crazy's concert. By doing so, the institution seeks to maintain transparency and clarify the roles of different government entities in supporting cultural activities abroad.
The situation calls for a broader discussion on how government support for the arts is structured and communicated, to prevent misunderstandings and misrepresentations in the future. It also emphasizes the need for clear, consistent communication between all parties involved in supporting cultural events.
Key points
- The FODAC has clarified that the Ministry of Culture was involved in supporting Ans-T Crazy's concert at the Zénith in Paris.
- Ans-T Crazy had claimed that he primarily received support from the FODAC, not directly from the Ministry of Culture.
- The FODAC has urged artists to be more responsible and accurate in their declarations regarding government support.
