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Lali X Lola urge government to protect Ghanaian Artists’ international royalties
Ghanaian music duo Lali X Lola have officially submitted a formal request to the Minister of Finance and Parliament, calling on government to take action to protect the international earnings of local artistes.
In their letter, the sisters — Patricia Delali Dake (Lali) and Trysha Wolali Dake (Lola) appealed to authorities to begin bilateral negotiations with key music and streaming territories such as the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union states.
The goal, they said, is to secure tax waivers or treaties that prevent double taxation on royalties earned by Ghanaian artists abroad.
They also proposed the creation of a national framework to help track, recover, and repatriate withheld funds owed to Ghanaian creatives.
According to them, such a framework would ensure that recovered royalties are used transparently to support artist welfare, intellectual property protection, and the growth of the creative industry.
Lali X Lola further suggested the establishment of a Creative Revenue Recovery Mechanism, which would involve collaboration among collection management organizations, record labels, and publishers to ensure that any reclaimed funds are distributed fairly.
They believe this initiative would not only recover lost earnings and foreign exchange but also strengthen Ghana’s position as a leader in protecting creative labor and promoting its cultural economy.
“We remain ready to provide our research findings and collaborate with your offices to support policy formulation, stakeholder engagement, and international coordination toward this goal,” the duo stated.
The letter was copied to Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations.
The duo shared the development with fans through a post on their official Instagram page, @lalixlolaofficial.
“We’ve officially submitted a formal request to the Minister of Finance and Parliament calling for Ghana to negotiate tax treaties that protect our artists’ international royalties” they wrote
By: Jacob Aggrey
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Wendy Asiamah Addo, known in showbiz circles as Wendy Shay, is poised for Artiste of the Year crown this year.
Through her hard work last year, the musician has earned about seven nominations for this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Wendy Shay was nominated for Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year, Afrobeats Song of the Year, Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year, International Collaboration of the Year, Collaboration of the Year and Most Popular Song of the Year.
Speaking exclusively to her management, they said Wendy Shay last year graced over 40 shows, including her successful Shay Concert held at the West Hills Mall in Accra on November 22, 2025.
Additionally, they noted that through her hard work, she had international features with Movado (Apology), Phina (Too Late Remix), Bedjine (Too Late Remix), Guchi (Too Late Remix) and Niggy Boy (Weed & Wine).
They further told the paper that her ‘Ready’ album garnered over 25 million streams across all platforms, including massive airplays, adding that most of the songs featured prominently at parties and diverse events in Ghana and beyond.
Her management concluded that the hard work made her brand very attractive for Corporate Ghana, a feat which led Wendy Shay to secure ambassadorial deals with Peeva and Hisense.
Against this backdrop, they are optimistic that Wendy Shay is in pole position to win the coveted Artiste of the Year crown this year, and therefore called on industry players, all and sundry to vote for her.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Berima Amo has signed a new international recording deal with UK-based world music label ARC Music, a move seen as another boost for the global recognition of West African music.
Known for blending traditional highlife with Afrobeat, jazz and other global influences, Amo has become a strong advocate for preserving and promoting authentic African musical heritage while introducing it to new audiences around the world.
The announcement comes ahead of the release of his much-anticipated album “Rhythms of Love,” recorded live at Studio 150 Bethlehemkerk in Amsterdam. The album will be released worldwide on May 24, preceded by two singles: “Fake Flowers” on May 1 and “Yaba” featuring Tallulah Rose on May 8, 2026.
The new project is expected to expand Amo’s reputation as both a cultural preserver and musical innovator, pushing the boundaries of African sound through powerful rhythms and cross-genre fusion.
With five albums, two EPs and ten singles already available across major streaming platforms, Berima Amo continues to grow his global audience.
Berima Amo, a singer, trumpeter, composer and bandleader originally from Ghana and now active in Europe, has built a reputation for preserving the roots of highlife while reimagining it for modern audiences. Through performances, collaborations and educational initiatives, he has championed traditional African rhythms and instruments while blending them with Afrobeat, jazz, soul and orchestral music.
Many in the industry now view Amo as a torchbearer for authentic West African music, continuing the legacy of legendary figures such as E. T. Mensah, The Ramblers International Band, Rex Lawson, Ebo Taylor, Nana Ampadu, King Onyina, Osibisa and Fela Kuti, helping to carry the sound of West Africa to the world.
