Bonsu assured the music industry stakeholders of the Copyright Office’s neutrality and pledged continued technical and advisory support to help stabilize the sector. “Collaborative action is essential to protect the rights of creators and build a vibrant music economy,” he stated.
MUSIGA’s Capacity-Building and 50th Anniversary Plans
Providing updates on MUSIGA’s initiatives, President Bessa Simons outlined a series of capacity-building programs tailored to help musicians adapt to digital music trends and improve live band performance skills. These programs are part of MUSIGA’s broader strategy to modernize the industry and empower its members.
Simons also unveiled a calendar of events to celebrate MUSIGA’s Golden Jubilee. Key highlights include:
Authentic Highlife Nights in July
She Rhythms Ghana Festival in December
The long-awaited Presidential Grand Ball, making a return since the COVID-19 pandemic
These events aim to celebrate Ghana’s rich musical heritage while providing platforms for emerging and established artists.
Stakeholders Present at the Meeting
The high-level engagement included key figures such as MUSIGA General Secretary S.K. Agyemang, Administrator Vida Obeng Kwarteng Asante, and Samuel Awuku Djakete, Principal Research Officer at the Copyright Office.
The renewed collaboration between MUSIGA and the Copyright Office signals a promising path toward resolving long-standing issues in Ghana’s music industry and ensuring that creators receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.
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