Veteran gospel Musician Nobel Nketsiah has revealed today that he has only received ¢1,200 as royalties from the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) in the 21 years he has been in the gospel music industry.
According to him, ‘’he signed with the revenue collection body early in his career; however, after they failed to give him any royalties, he decided to quit and did not check in with them again.”
He added that there were not many systems in place to ensure musicians, songwriters, and other right owners are duly paid for their craft which he didn’t want to talk much about it.
Noble Nketsiah noted that he has plans to check in with GHAMRO, especially since they have overhauled their revenue collection system.
He explained that many artists had to focus on other avenues to make money with their music.
The gospel musician believes GHAMRO can hardly recover monies from pastime; however, with the new system, artists may be paid more now than before.
But has plans of going back to the organization if things are being done well by the authorities.
story by Obaapa Janee
