Multiple award-winning Rapper Michael Owusu Addo, better known by his stage name Sarkodie, from Ghana, has spoken out about issues with the nation’s music royalties system.
In his opinion, the establishment of a well-structured system is essential to guaranteeing that artists receive their just compensation.
At the 3i Africa Summit Partners and Stakeholders Mixer, which took place in Accra on March 7, Sarkodie made these remarks during a panel discussion.
“The royalty system has been a major issue here in Ghana…But fixing it wouldn’t be that difficult. We just need to set up a proper system and collect the money that’s owed,” he said.
The discussion on the panel was centred on how policy, fintech, and the creative industry are interacting.
Sarkodie was joined on the panel by other prominent figures from the creative industries, such as filmmaker Juliet Asante, Chief Moomen, and KOD.
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