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26 Jan

GHAMRO Dead, Need For More Collection Agencies –Ded Buddy

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MUSICIAN Eric Turkson, popularly known as Ded Buddy, has joined the bandwagon of musicians questioning Ghana Music Rights Organisation’s (GHAMRO) operations and believes the establishment of more collection agencies will solve the ineffective royalties collection and disbursement. He mentioned that the woes of Ghanaian musicians would continue to deepen until the industry opened up and embraced other collective management organisations to rival GHAMRO. In his view, GHAMRO could best be described as dead following their inability to meet up to their core mandate of collecting and properly distributing royalties to musicians. “As I’m talking to you now, the last amount…

14 Dec

Shatta Wale Reacts After GHAMRO Allegedly Pays GH¢239 As Royalties

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Dancehall maestro, Shatta Wale has expressed disappointment in Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) following reports that artistes have received a paltry GH¢239.81 as royalties for 2023. In his view, the said amount if true falls far short of what Ghanaian artistes truly deserve. Shatta said such a meager amount will not even cover basic expenses like studio recording fees, let alone sustain an artiset for a year’s worth of airplay. He cited how he was able to buy three houses with just a single collaboration with Beyoncé to buttress his point. Despite his disappointment, Shatta Wale expressed hope that GHAMRO…

26 Oct

Edem Rubbishes GHAMRO, Labels It A ‘Bomb’ Institution

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Rapper cum entrepreneur, Denning Edem Hotor famously known as ‘Edem’ has slammed the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) for failing to deliver on its mandate. According to him, his decision to exit GHAMRO stemmed from the fact that he was not reaping the benefits due him as a musician considering his output in the music industry. The Ghanaian rapper who was displeased with the turnout of events described GHAMRO as a ‘bomb institution’ due to its inability to function properly for members to benefit from their services. Speaking in an interview with Giovanni Caleb on the 3FM Drive, Edem disclosed that GHAMRO made a…

22 Jun

Give Back Operating License To GHAMRO To Collect Music Royalties – MUSIGA

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The Musician Union of Ghana, (MUSIGA), has marked the 2023 edition of World Music Day with a call on government to give back operating license to the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) for collection of music royalties. The Ashanti Regional Chairperson for MUSIGA, Augustina Addison who made the call said GHAMRO has not been able to distribute royalties to its members due to a withheld operating license. The seasoned musician in an interview with Jacob Agyenim Boateng on OTEC News said that the operating license has been withheld by the regulator through the copyright office for years, preventing musicians in…

16 Jun

Akosua Adjepong Defiant In Face Of GHAMRO Lawsuit Threats

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Akosua Agyapong, a renowned Highlife musician, has firmly stood her ground against the Ghana Music Rights Organisation's (GHAMRO) Interim Management Committee's threat to file a lawsuit against her. Akosua Agyapong asserted that her claims regarding the committee's unlawful operations were not baseless but supported by concrete evidence, which she is willing to present when called upon. In a Graphic Showbiz report, Agyapong expressed her unwavering readiness to face any legal action initiated by GHAMRO. Undeterred by their threats, she stated, "I am waiting for them, I don't care at all if they want to sue me, I am very ready for…

05 Jun

We’re Prepared To Deal With Akosua Agyapong Legally For Continuously Spreading False Claims About Us – GHAMRO

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The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has filed notice that it will shortly haul musician Akosua Agyapong to court over some bogus statements she has made against it. Diana Hopeson, a board member, claims the musician has continuously spread lies about GHAMRO and harmed its reputation for far too long. The license of GHAMRO, which is in charge of distributing royalties, has been revoked. Madam Hopeson feels Akosua Agyapong and other disgruntled members have frequently violated GHAMRO’s constitution and made baseless charges. She singled out Akosua Agyapong in particular, stating that the organization was willing to haul her to court to substantiate her charges. She was…

05 Jun

AG’s Decision To Revoke GHAMRO’s License Was Based On Misinformation And A Recipe For Chaos – Diana Hopeson

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A board member of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), Diana Hopeson, has stated that the Attorney General’s decision to revoke the organization’s license was based only on misinformation. Speaking exclusively to Daniel Dadson on Rainbow Entertainment on Rainbow radio 92.4fm in the UK via phone interview, the AG was misinformed, which led to the current predicament. According to her, the decision to revoke their license is not based on law or logic. The musician stated that they have responded to the AG’s letter regarding the revocation of their license and have also submitted it to their lawyers. Madam Hopeson explained…

02 Jun

GHAMRO’s Operating License Withheld, Executives Seek Answers To Pertinent Questions

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Chairman of GHAMRO’s management committee, Mr. Rex Omar, has disclosed that his outfit would not be able to distribute any funds until further notice. He made these comments while stating that the organization’s license has for a while now been withheld by the Attorney General through the Copyright office over some pending legal matters. At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Rex Omar said the development has sparked calls by Akosua Agyapong, for the office’s closure, and sabotage from stakeholders among others. “We wish to express that GHAMRO’s operation license has been withheld by the regulator through the copyright…

26 May

Akosua Agyapong Cites Illegal Operations By GHAMRO After Threatening To Expose Rex Omar

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Veteran Highlife musician, Akosua Agyapong, has called on the office of the Attorney General (A-G) to shut down the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO). In a Graphic Showbiz report, Akosua argued that GHAMRO's interim management committee, led by Rex Omar as Chairman, is operating illegally without any legal mandate. In her statement, Akosua Agyapong stated, "The good office of the Attorney General hasn't renewed GHAMRO's license due to court issues. Some of our people actually took the interim management committee to court, and the judge asked them to step down for new elections to be held." She also added that a Mediation Board…

26 May

Akosua Agyapong Threatens Rex Omar With ‘Secrets’

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Highlife musician Akosua Agyapong has called on Rex Omar to stop attacking her personally and focus on addressing transparency issues at the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO). In a Graphic Showbiz report, she warned that she has secrets about him and will reveal them if he continues to attack her after Rex Omar came out to call Akosua Agyapong a lair over a claim that GHAMRO neglected Akwaboah during his illness, providing only a meagre amount of ¢250 for medicine. “I want Rex Omar to know that I have a lot of secrets about him, and if I start talking, he cannot stay in Ghana. “I said there is no…