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A group of Ghanaian musicians have urged the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice to restore the Ghana Rights Organisation\u2019s (GHAMRO) operating license so that it can continue to collect music royalties.<\/p>\n
They assert that GHAMRO\u2019s inability to pay royalties to its members if the license is not renewed will have a significant impact on their source of revenue.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pleading with Attorney General to as a matter of urgency restore the operating licence of GHAMRO,\u201d they stated.<\/p>\n
GHAMRO has largely been recognised as an organisation responsible for protecting and administering the rights of music creators, composers, and performers.<\/p>\n
Its primary role has been to ensure that artistes receive fair compensation for the use of their music by collecting royalties from various sources, including radio stations, streaming platforms, and public performances.<\/p>\n
BEATWAVES gathered that Ghanaian musicians who are eagerly awaiting their rightful compensation for the use of their creative works may face a frustrating wait due to a recent development involving the Ghana Rights Organisation.<\/p>\n
The musicians believed that the licence revocation would make it impossible for GHAMRO to fulfil its purpose regarding collecting and distribution.<\/p>\n
They demand that the Office of the Attorney General, which regulates the music business, publicly declare its opinion about the activities of the Ghana Rights Organisation.<\/p>\n
They told BEATWAVES in separate interviews that the Attorney General\u2019s prompt action and the efficient operation of GHAMRO would go a long way toward reviving and saving the already dying music industry from collapse and guaranteeing that copyright owners benefit from its formation.<\/p>\n
According to GHAMRO, the fact that their licence has been withdrawn does not automatically mean anyone can now use works protected by copyright without paying.<\/p>\n
The musicians also expressed their dissatisfaction with the way some artistes criticise GHAMRO\u2019s operations without providing sufficient justification or supporting documentation for their claims.<\/p>\n
Therefore, they praised GHAMRO\u2019s administration for putting in place systems that would aid in the development of the music industry as well as the financial success of Ghanaian performers.<\/p>\n
Source: dailyguidenetwork.com<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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