“Even GH₵500 Is Too Much; We Haven’t Even Received as Low as GH₵20”

Expressing their frustration, Keche stated emphatically, “Even GH¢500 is too much; we haven’t even received as low as GH¢20. We have registered with them, yet with all our hit songs, nothing.”

They described the situation as a ”fruitless meeting”, where despite multiple attendances and discussions, nothing has changed.

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Even Legends Aren’t Exempt

The duo drew attention to the financial struggles of industry legends, recounting an anecdote about veteran artist Amakye Dede, who allegedly traveled from Kumasi to Accra only to receive GH₵300 in royalties.

“If even he, a legend in the game, is taking GH₵300, how much more us?”

A Systemic Industry Challenge

Keche labeled the issue an “industry-wide injustice”, demanding urgent reform and fair treatment for all creatives:

“It has been a long-standing issue, and it’s not just us… creatives deserve to be adequately rewarded for their contributions.”

Their sentiments echo earlier remarks from July 2024, when they shared that—even after multiple hits—they still hadn’t received GH₵500 from GHAMRO.

Hope in New Leadership

Amid their disappointment, Keche expressed cautious optimism that the incoming administration, which has appointed more creatives into government positions, might initiate meaningful change in royalty distribution.

They praised President John Mahama for including creatives in his government—a move they hope will lead to lasting reform.

Understanding the Role of GHAMRO

GHAMRO is tasked with collecting and distributing royalties for the broadcast, public performance, and mechanical rights of music creators in Ghana. Established under the Copyright Law, Act 690 of 2005, the organization has faced criticism before for delays and transparency issues in royalty payments.