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MUSIGA Election: Musicians Pledge Support For Ras Appiah
10 Jul

MUSIGA Election: Musicians Pledge Support For Ras Appiah

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A number of Ghanaian musicians who have declared their support for the Reggae musician Ras Appiah-Levi, have called on other musicians to vote for him as the president of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). The MUSIGA election comes off on August 8, 2023 and Ras Appiah is competing for the presidency with two others, Bessa Simons and Deborah Freeman. The musicians in separate interviews with Beatwaves noted that they are solidly behind Ras Appiah-Levi because he will do a lot for the musicians and the industry. According to them, the president of MUSIGA is a very demanding job that…
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MUSIGA’s Secretary And Presidential Aspirant Deborah Freeman Resigns
07 Jul

MUSIGA’s Secretary And Presidential Aspirant Deborah Freeman Resigns

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The General Secretary of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Deborah Freeman, has resigned from her post. In her resignation letter dated July 5, 2023, Deborah, also a presidential aspirant to MUSIGA’s forthcoming elections highlights that she has been with the union for 23 years, and served in different capacities. She has held positions such as the Central Regional Secretary for two terms, National Secretariat Staff, Personal Assistant to past President, Diana Akiwumi, and as General Secretary for two terms during Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour)’s administration. She, however, notes that after working with the acting President, Bessa Simons for quite…
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Give Back Operating License To GHAMRO To Collect Music Royalties – MUSIGA
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…
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World Music Day: MUSIGA Honors ‘Hammer Time’
21 Jun

World Music Day: MUSIGA Honors ‘Hammer Time’

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The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has commemorated ‘World Music Day’ in the Ashanti region by honoring Mr. Hammer Nti, host of the popular ‘Hammer Time’ entertainment show on Kumasi-based Pure FM for his impacting contributions to the Ghanaian music industry. The Association in observing the notable ‘Fête de la Musique’ day in the Ashanti region highlighted that the showbiz icon, Hammer Nti has sacrificed his time, money and energy in seeking the welfare of musicians in Ghana and promoting indigenous Ghanaian music. In presenting a citation in Hammer’s honor, the Ashanti Regional Chairperson of MUSIGA, Mrs. Augustina Addison praised…
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MUSIGA Urges Government To Expedite Construction Of Promised Amphitheaters
21 Jun

MUSIGA Urges Government To Expedite Construction Of Promised Amphitheaters

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The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is urging the government to prioritize the construction of promised amphitheaters for the music industry. In a press statement released on World Music Day, MUSIGA's Acting President, Bessa Simons, emphasized the need for more performance centres. He stated, "Building more performance centres will enable our musicians to perform more regularly to improve their revenues and also allow the general public to enjoy live music performances." Regarding World Music Day, Simons highlighted its significance, stating, "It is a day that musicians and music lovers from around the world come together to perform and enjoy various…
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Diana Hopeson Discusses Her MUSIGA Legacy
01 Jun

Diana Hopeson Discusses Her MUSIGA Legacy

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Former Musicians Union of Ghana President Diana Hopeson has recounted how she came to lead the union and the fruits of her tenure. She addressed criticisms levelled against her also during and after her service in the union as president. Ms Hopeson was in conversation with Apostle Bismark Owusu on No.1 FM, 105.3, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, on the No.1 Live Worship programme. She named past presidents of MUSIGA including Joe Mensah (RIP) and Alhaji Sikidu Buhari and said she took keen interest in the union and its leaders and learned watching. She would soon become "a regional treasurer," she…
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Bessa Simons Reveals He Won’t Be Directly Involved In Upcoming MUSIGA Elections
19 May

Bessa Simons Reveals He Won’t Be Directly Involved In Upcoming MUSIGA Elections

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The acting president of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, has clarified that he has no direct involvement in the upcoming elections scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023. In a Graphic Showbiz report, he explained that his current role as the acting president is to ensure the smooth administration of the union during this transitional period. "We have an election committee, led by Mr Peter Marfo, who are independently overseeing the electoral process. I am adhering to the same rules and regulations as all the other aspirants. I am not playing any special role beyond what is required…
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MUSIGA Asks Ambolley, KOD To ‘Hold Their Peace’
14 Apr

MUSIGA Asks Ambolley, KOD To ‘Hold Their Peace’

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MUSIGA has called on Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and Kofi Otchere-Darko (KOD) to bring a stop to their feud. In a statement issued and signed by the union's Acting President Bessa Simons, MUSIGA also asked music fans to stoking up the fires of the feud. MUSIGA indicated that it believes both Ambolley and KOD "are passionate about the growth, development and preservation of highlife music." It also expressed belief that the awards scheme cited by both Ambolley and KOD in their fight; the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), and others "all have good intentions for the Ghanaian music industry in general, and…
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MUSIGA Sets August 8 As Date For Elections
28 Mar

MUSIGA Sets August 8 As Date For Elections

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The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) will hold elections on August 8, its National Executive Committee has said in a press release. MUSIGA’s election announcement comes up after 4 years of court injunctions and postponement. The Umbrella body has failed to organize elections since the end of the tenure of Bice Osei Kuffuor in 2019. Acting President of the Union, Bessa Simons in the statement said the NEC of the union had met in a crunch emergency meeting to review and approve the proposed blueprint by the election committee. “According to the roadmap, the voters register has been opened from March 20 to April 3, 2023. This…
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Court Gives Green Light For MUSIGA Election
16 Mar

Court Gives Green Light For MUSIGA Election

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The Musicians Union of Ghana has in a press statement said that the Industrial and Labour Division II of the Accra High Court has given the body the green light to organise its election. Below is a press release signed by the acting president Bessa Simons: The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is excited to announce that all is set for our elections and by the grace of God, we should have the elections this year. This follows the ruling by the Industrial and Labour Division II of the Accra High Court presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Ananda J.…
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