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Kwame Dadzie championed for me to get GHC13,000 cedis from GHAMRO – Kwaw Kese
Musician Kwaw Kese has credited journalist Kwame Dadzie for helping him secure a royalty payment of GHC 13,000 from the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHMRO).
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, the artiste explained that Kwame Dadzie informed him that he had money owed to him at GHAMRO and encouraged him to follow up.
According to him, the intervention led to the release of the funds.
Kwaw Kese stated that the payment was made about two to three years ago.
He indicated that the amount represented royalties accumulated over nearly two decades of his music career.
He recalled that the cheque was presented to him by Rex Omar, a veteran musician and former chairman of GHAMRO.
Despite acknowledging the payment, Kwaw Kese expressed dissatisfaction with the sum.
He questioned whether the figure accurately reflected the level of airplay and public use his music has received in Ghana over the years.
He compared the royalties to earnings from digital streaming platforms, noting that some of his older songs generate similar or higher revenue within shorter periods.
He observed that certain international platforms pay him more frequently.
GHAMRO is the body mandated to collect and distribute royalties on behalf of musicians and other rights holders for the use of their works on radio, television and other public platforms.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The stage is set for one of the most exciting nights in Ghanaian entertainment abroad as the Ghana Music Awards-USA @ 7 gears up for a spectacular edition themed around the global passion of football—The FIFA World Cup.
Scheduled for August 8, 2028 the highly anticipated event will take place live at the prestigious Hyatt Regency Princeton. This year’s edition promises a unique fusion of music and sports, celebrating the unifying power of both industries.
With the official theme, “Celebrating Our Culture, Music and Our Stars,” organizers are aiming to deliver an unforgettable experience that blends the excitement of the World Cup with the vibrant sounds of Ghanaian music.
The event is expected to attract music lovers, industry players, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora from across the United States and beyond.
Now in its seventh edition, the Ghana Music Awards-USA continues to serve as a major platform for honouring Ghanaian artistes and creatives who are making an impact globally.
Over the years, the scheme has grown in prestige, spotlighting both rising talents and established stars while strengthening cultural ties within the diaspora.
This year’s show will feature electrifying live performances from top Ghanaian and international acts, delivering a rich mix of genres including highlife, hiplife, afrobeats, and gospel.
Attendees can also look forward to a glamorous red carpet, award presentations, and a lively atmosphere inspired by the spirit of the World Cup.
Tickets and Access
Tickets for the event are now available, with organizers encouraging early purchase due to high demand. Patrons can secure their seats via the official Eventbrite page:
https://gmausa26.eventbrite.com
THE Board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has introduced a new ‘Swing Period’ policy aimed at ensuring songs released late in the year are fairly assessed for nominations.
The policy, applied for the first time in the 27th edition of the awards, allows songs released in December to be considered in the following year’s awards cycle if they meet specific eligibility criteria.
A statement released by the TGMA Board said, “To qualify, a song must have been released in December of the eligibility year, shown measurable impact during the period under review and not received a nomination in the previous awards cycle.”
It added that the decision follows three years of consultations with industry stakeholders and seeks to address concerns that late-year releases often gain traction too slowly to compete in their release year.
Under the new framework, two December releases secured nominations in the 27th TGMA: ‘Messiah’ by Sarkodie featuring Kweku Flick and ‘Excellent’ by Kojo Blakk featuring Kelvyn Boy.
TGMA Board stressed that the policy was intended to ensure the scheme reflects industry trends as music release patterns shift with digital consumption and changing audience behaviour.
They added that the awards body would continue refining its processes to uphold credibility and recognise impactful work across Ghana’s music landscape. -GNA
