The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has approved adjustments to its constitution at its 2nd Biennial Conference in Accra.
The conference was opened by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Honorable Mark Okraku Mantey and attended by Musiga executives from all over the country.
Speaking at the event was the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Mark Okraku Mantey, who urged the newly elected leaders of the organization to be innovative in its activities to attract the current crop of musicians as well as the curated brand.
In his speech, the deputy minister charged MUSIGA to uphold good governance in their operations with the right culture to ensure unity.
Touching on the theme, “Positioning MUSIGA for Growth in a Digital Age,” The honourable minister said the theme is fitting and must guide the work of the Union.
However, he demanded a letter from the Union for submission to the Ministry of Education on the need to reestablish music education at the basic school level in reply to a plea by the MUSIGA President, Bessa Simons.
He also guaranteed MUSIGA that the Ministry would chase the Union’s plea for a tax waiver for imported personal musical equipment of musicians.
The UNESCO Culture Specialist, Carl Ampah who represented the UNESCO Country Representative, Edward Moukala commended the Union for forging suitable partnerships to achieve their objective
MUSIGA President, Bessa Simons called for unity and assured members of a clear and vigorous leadership. Other speakers at the conference included former MUSIGA President Mrs Diana Hopeson and highlife musician Ben Brako.
Story by Obaapa Janee/ahotoronline
