The ongoing issue of musicians struggling to receive significant royalties from GHAMRO has been highlighted by the latest group, Keche.
In an interview with Accra-based Shobiz TV, Keche revealed that despite their numerous hit songs, they have never received even GHC500 in royalties from GHAMRO.
They also contended that prominent artists such as Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Stonebwoy likely haven’t received royalties amounting to GHC10,000 or GHC20,000 either.
“No musician can boast of royalties like GHC20,000. So we don’t know what is happening. People show up, our managers are always there if we have to go somewhere. We’ve been there several times but nothing changes after the discussions. Why should we leave our jobs, which provide for us, to attend a meeting that leads nowhere?
“Up till now, tell me have you met any artiste who can say he’s received royalties like GHC10,000? No. A whole artiste like Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, nobody has taken GHC10,000 before and its very bad. I become emotional when it comes to these things.
“For so many years with many hits, Keche name them, GHAMRO has not even given us even GHC500, not even 200 or 100 so somebody like me why do I go for a meeting,” Keche stated.
The group also raised concerns about the operations of GHAMRO and MUSIGA, questioning why, despite discussions about these issues at meetings, no significant changes have been made.
“I don’t understand what GHAMRO and MUSIGA are doing. I don’t know what happens there that up till now, the government does not support this thing too much,” Keche added.
