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