Royalties are crucial for musicians, providing them with earnings from the use of their creative works, such as songs played on the radio, streamed online, or used in public performances.
In Ghana, the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) is responsible for collecting and distributing these royalties to artists. However, the system has faced criticism over the years, with many artists expressing dissatisfaction with the transparency and amounts received.
Recently, award-winning artiste, Bisa Kdei highlighted these issues by sharing his own disappointing experience with GHAMRO
After the success of his “Brother Brother” and “Mansa,”songs which gained global recognition, Bisa Kdei state that he was contacted by GHAMRO officials, who informed him that his royalties were ready for collection.
Excited by the prospect of being compensated for his hard work, Bisa Kdei inquired about the amount he had earned from the two hit songs. To his dismay, he was told that he had only earned a total of GHC 500. Shocked and disappointed by the paltry sum, the musician expressed his anger to the official on the call.
The crooner recalled telling the official to refrain from contacting him in the future if such meager amounts were all they could offer for his successful music.
He made this known during an interview with Kumasi-based Angel FM.
“I received a call that I had some royalties to collect when I had ‘Brother Brother’ and ‘Mansa.’ I was excited about the news, so I asked how much and was told I had a total of GHC 500. So, I told the official who called me not to call me again,” he said.
