Omanghana
Media personality Abena Moet has urged the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) to introduce a clear and effective royalty collection system to address recurring disputes with broadcasters and improve earnings for musicians.
Speaking on United Showbiz, she argued that disagreements between GHAMRO and media organizations would continue unless the collection process became more structured and transparent.
She questioned how royalties are calculated and distributed, saying musicians need a clearer understanding of how payments are determined. She also criticized the absence of a standardized tracking framework, arguing that artistes should not have to pursue revenue from more than 600 radio stations individually.
Abena Moet linked the limited interest some musicians show in GHAMRO’s affairs to the small royalty payments they receive. In her view, disappointing returns have weakened confidence in the organization and discouraged active participation.
She called on GHAMRO’s leadership to improve its collection strategies before the end of 2026, stressing that a dependable system was overdue.
Her comments follow GHAMRO’s October 14 statement that only 16 broadcasting channels, out of more than 700 radio and television outlets nationwide, were meeting their music copyright licensing obligations.
GHAMRO Chief Executive Officer Jackson Brefo commended compliant broadcasters, including The Multimedia Group, while drawing attention to the wider challenge of securing payments from music users.
The disclosure has intensified industry discussions about royalty administration, with calls for stronger compliance measures and improved digital tracking of music usage.
Abena Moet’s appeal adds to demands for a system that gives broadcasters clear payment requirements and provides musicians with greater confidence that their work is being properly accounted for.
Source: Omanghana
