When the Alliance was formed around 2020–2021, our objective was clear and straightforward: to fix the system.
We held several engagements with foreign entities that were willing to support the digitization of Ghamro’s operations, particularly to ensure that royalty collection and distribution functioned efficiently and transparently. Unfortunately, these efforts were met with strong internal resistance. Certain individuals opposed digitization because a broken system serves those who sit comfortably in offices, do very little, and yet benefit the most.
In our engagements with Ghamro, we sought to understand the root of the challenges. What we uncovered were glaring loopholes within the system. In fact, some companies had previously attempted to address these shortcomings, but Ghamro itself blocked their efforts. During one meeting, internal disagreements among Ghamro officials escalated into open arguments, forcing us to sit by as they argued amongst themselves.
We formally wrote to the Office of the Attorney General regarding these issues, but we received no response.
At a later stage, we collaborated with the Akosua Agyapong-led group, Unicom Ghamro, in an attempt to find a sustainable solution. It was during this process that we learned the Attorney General had issued a roadmap and established a mediation committee to oversee proper elections and the restructuring of the board. During these meetings, I personally questioned why certain board members were earning more than active, practicing musicians.
From that point onward, we were treated as adversaries. People would see you and deliberately refuse to greet you simply because you were advocating for reform. This was never about pushing a personal agenda; it was about improving our industry for the collective good.
Sadly, during the elections, Ghamro disregarded the agreed mediation framework. The supposed supervisor did not remain for even an hour. Procedures were compromised, and we found ourselves back at square one.
I am writing now because these same issues are resurfacing once again.
We reached out to several well-known artistes. Some joined WhatsApp groups but never contributed. When we needed visible leadership—recognizable faces to lead meetings or stand in solidarity—no one showed up. We repeatedly asked ourselves why it was impossible to mobilize even 50 to 100 artistes, including just 10 prominent names, to demonstrate genuine commitment to reform.
The painful truth is this: many Ghanaian musicians only become vocal when the attention fades and the money dries up. That is when the flaws in the system suddenly become obvious to everyone.
Until we collectively awaken and take responsibility for driving meaningful and sustained change, this cycle will continue without end.
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Source: MyNewsGh.com
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