Artistes in Ghana owed remuneration for the use of their works may have to bid their time.
This is because the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), charged with the responsibility of distributing royalties, has had its license withheld.
It comes on the back of calls by veteran singer, Akosua Agyapong, for the office’s closure over some legal matters which has prevented the organisation from renewing its license for some time now.
The development was announced at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman of GHAMRO’s interim management committee, Rex Omar explained that the royalties collection agency would not be able to distribute any collection.
This means the organisation will not be able to execute its collection mandate until the license is renewed.
Meanwhile, Rex Omar has taken strong exception to the allegation by Mrs Agyapong describing it as a “smear campaign to malign the management and Directors of the organization with misleading information to further their personal agenda.”
Akosua Agyapong has among other things accused GHAMRO of impropriety including non-compliance to many recommendations enshrined in the organisation’s 2021 report.
She told Graphic Showbiz that one of them is a requirement for GHAMRO to use 10% of royalties for the welfare of rights holders.
But Mrs Agyapong says this is not being implemented.
“From the 2021 report, those who are managing the fund are paid GHC72,000 annually; yet, members in dire need don’t get assistance,” she said.
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