In a surprising turn of events, popular Ghanaian artist Fancy Gadam has revealed that he received a mere GH₵102 in royalties from the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO). The artist took to his WhatsApp status to express his disbelief and frustration, posting:
“GHAMRO, the nonsense you people are doing we will not take it anymore. How can you send me 102 cedis… drop your momo number, I am sending it back to you 😂😂😂😂.”
Fancy Gadam’s post has sparked discussion about the fairness and transparency of the royalty distribution system in Ghana. Many musicians depend on royalties as a significant source of income, and the low payment received by such a well-known artist raises questions about how royalties are calculated and distributed.
This incident highlights the need for a transparent and fair royalty distribution model that accurately reflects an artist’s popularity and airplay. It also underscores the importance of accountability within organizations like GHAMRO.
Fancy Gadam’s public stand could be the catalyst needed to push for much-needed reforms in the royalty distribution system in Ghana. The music industry and its stakeholders are closely watching to see how GHAMRO will respond to these concerns and what steps will be taken to ensure artists receive fair compensation for their work.
