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Ghanaian music producer Appietus has called for deliberate government intervention to better structure and grow the country’s music industry.
In an interview with Nana Romeo, he highlighted key challenges facing musicians, including high taxation and a lack of institutional support. According to him, many top artistes achieve success largely through personal effort and self-financing, with little or no state assistance.
He emphasised that reaching the top in the music industry often depends on individual resilience, noting that most successful musicians have had to push themselves without external backing.
Appietus also pointed to what he described as an imbalance in support systems, explaining that while musicians fulfil their tax obligations, they do not benefit from certain incentives—such as duty-free import privileges—available to other professionals like nurses and teachers.
He therefore urged government to work closely with the Attorney General’s office to operationalise existing legal and policy frameworks that could support the creative sector.
Additionally, he advocated for the introduction of non-repayable grants for emerging artistes, arguing that such support would provide a strong foundation for young talents. In his view, offering loans instead could be counterproductive, as many upcoming musicians may struggle with repayment in the early stages of their careers.
Source: Omanghana.com
