UK-based Ghanaian talent manager and music publisher Mark Darlington Osae has raised alarm over what he describes as unfair treatment of music producers by some top Ghanaian artistes, particularly regarding copyright and royalty issues.
In a Facebook post, the manager of Skrewfaze and Reggie & Bollie alleged that some artistes are selling their music catalogues while deliberately removing producer credits in the process.
he wrote.
Expanding on the issue in an interview on on Hitz FM with Kwame Dadzie, Mark explained that music producers are entitled to more than just mechanical and publishing royalties.
he clarified.
He noted that the issue partly stems from a long-standing industry practice in which producers offered beats to artistes for free in hopes of gaining exposure.
he said.
Mark Osae urged affected producers to consult professionals with expertise in copyright and publishing law to reclaim their rightful entitlements.