{"id":73059,"date":"2023-06-02T20:45:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T20:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/02\/ghanaian-artistes-royalties-delayed-as-ghamros-license-withheld\/"},"modified":"2023-06-02T20:45:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T20:45:31","slug":"ghanaian-artistes-royalties-delayed-as-ghamros-license-withheld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/02\/ghanaian-artistes-royalties-delayed-as-ghamros-license-withheld\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaian Artistes&#8217; Royalties Delayed as GHAMRO&#8217;s License Withheld"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/245604609_4576202135771190_7937397237676848739_n.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"245604609_4576202135771190_7937397237676848739_n\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rex Omar, President of GHAMRO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p><strong>In a frustrating turn of events, Ghanaian artists find themselves waiting anxiously for their well-deserved royalties, as the Ghana  Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) faces a license withholding that hampers its ability to carry out its crucial role in collecting and distributing royalties.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The license issue arose after veteran singer Akosua Agyapong called for the closure of GHAMRO, citing legal complications that have prevented the organization from renewing its license. This recent development was announced during a press conference held in Accra on June 1, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Rex Omar, Chairman of GHAMRO\u2019s interim management committee, acknowledged that the organization would be unable to distribute any collected royalties until the license is renewed. He vehemently denied Akosua Agyapong\u2019s allegations, viewing them as a \u201csmear campaign\u201d aimed at tarnishing the reputation of GHAMRO\u2019s management and directors.<\/p>\n<p>Akosua Agyapong\u2019s concerns regarding GHAMRO\u2019s operations include non-compliance with recommendations outlined in the organization\u2019s 2021 report. Notably, she highlighted the failure to allocate the recommended 10% of royalties for the welfare of rights holders. Additionally, Agyapong expressed disappointment over the lack of assistance provided to members in dire need, despite substantial funds being allocated for other purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The allocation of funds, payment of royalties, and transparency within GHAMRO were also subjects of concern raised by Agyapong. She questioned the substantial amounts paid to \u201cspinners\u201d who collect royalties compared to the compensation received by the music creators, stressing the importance of fair remuneration.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the absence of an official list of GHAMRO\u2019s estimated 4,000 members raised doubts about whether legitimate members were receiving their rightful royalties, casting a shadow of doubt on the organization\u2019s transparency.<\/p>\n<p>As Ghanaian artists await the resolution of GHAMRO\u2019s license issue, the delay in receiving their much-needed royalties poses significant challenges. This development underscores the importance of addressing the concerns raised by Akosua Agyapong and working towards a more transparent, fair, and efficient system that ensures artists receive their due compensation promptly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- relpost-thumb-wrapper --><!-- close relpost-thumb-wrapper --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-block sd-like jetpack-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded\" id=\"like-post-wrapper-186753398-6750-647a4bc87f24f\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.wp.com\/likes\/#blog_id=186753398&amp;post_id=6750&amp;origin=www.onemuzikgh.com&amp;obj_id=186753398-6750-647a4bc87f24f\" data-name=\"like-post-frame-186753398-6750-647a4bc87f24f\" data-title=\"Like or Reblog\">\n<h3 class=\"sd-title\">Like this:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"button\"><span>Like<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"loading\">Loading&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"sd-text-color\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"banner\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1685738731_374_onemuzikgh_whatsapp.jpg\" alt=\"Banner Image\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1685738731_183_onemuzikgh_whatsapp.jpg\"  class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1685738731_374_onemuzikgh_whatsapp.jpg\" alt=\"Banner Image\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 --><\/p>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rex Omar, President of GHAMRO In a frustrating turn of events, Ghanaian artists find themselves waiting anxiously for their well-deserved royalties, as the Ghana Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) faces a license withholding that hampers its ability to carry out its crucial role in collecting and distributing royalties. 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