Music in Ghana is now tainted with corruption – Reggie Rockstone
Kobby Josvan
January 24, 2024 (Last updated: January 24, 2024) 1 minute read
Legendary Ghanaian rapper Reggie Rockstone has disclosed that there is pervasive corruption in the country’s music business, with some musicians purportedly purchasing internet streams to increase their notoriety.
Reggie Rockstone recently voiced concern on Property FM regarding Ghanaian musicians’ lack of real streaming numbers and their reliance on buying online streams to increase their notoriety.
“We need to talk about the corruption that has crept into music these days; the enormous amount of streams some musicians receive are occasionally not real because they have streaming farms,” he stated.
The hiplife icon revealed how the developers and innovators of well-known digital streaming services, like Spotify, are making enormous profits at the expense of the musicians themselves. He also added that the money made by those platforms’ users, especially those from other countries, goes towards supporting the people who created the platforms.
He continued, “We have a lot of things that we have to look at because the white people are really enjoying our money out of the digital streaming platforms they have created like Spotify and the rest, they are really spending our money, and they always find a new way to rip.”
Joshua Kofi Nyambil, professionally known as KOBBY JosVan, is a Ghanaian multi-award-winning blogger, music promoter, publicist, and entertainment critic. He is widely recognized for his dedication to discovering, promoting, and celebrating exceptional talents across Africa’s entertainment landscape.
KOBBY JosVan is the founder and operator of two fast-growing digital platforms, KobbyJosvan.com and TunesAfrik.com, where he publishes content focused on music, culture, lifestyle, and trending social issues that contribute positively to society.
With nearly a decade of experience in blogging and digital media, he has built a reputation for spotlighting emerging artists while also analyzing developments within the entertainment industry. His work is driven by a passion for storytelling, talent promotion, and amplifying voices that deserve recognition.
Academically, KOBBY JosVan holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and also possesses a Microsoft Suite Certificate, equipping him with both technical and professional skills that support his work in digital media and communications.
Beyond blogging, he actively works with creatives, artists, and brands through promotion, publicity, and media coverage, helping them expand their reach and visibility.
