{"id":2274343,"date":"2026-02-09T16:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2274343"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:56:22","slug":"6-ghanaian-celebrities-who-have-publicly-called-out-ghamro-over-unpaid-royalties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/6-ghanaian-celebrities-who-have-publicly-called-out-ghamro-over-unpaid-royalties\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ghanaian celebrities who have publicly called out GHAMRO over unpaid royalties"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Several top Ghanaian musicians have openly criticised GHAMRO over low royalty payments, alleged mismanagement and lack of transparency, reigniting debate about musicians\u2019 welfare in Ghana.\n <\/p>\n

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The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), tasked with collecting and distributing royalties to musicians and other copyright holders, has long faced criticism from within the creative community. Over the years, a number of well-known Ghanaian artistes have openly challenged the organisation, citing concerns over transparency, accountability and the fairness of royalty payments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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These public grievances have intensified calls for reform and reignited debate about how creatives are rewarded for their work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1.Fancy Gadam (December 2025)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Northern music star Fancy Gadam sparked outrage in December 2025 after disclosing what he described as a deeply disappointing royalty payment from GHAMRO. The artiste, best known for his hit song Total Cheat, revealed that he received just GH\u00a2128.82 for the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Monday, 15 December 2025, Fancy Gadam shared a screenshot of the Mobile Money alert on Facebook, using it as a platform to question how Ghanaian creatives are valued. He wrote; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GH\u00a2128.82 for creativity, sleepless nights, studio fees, promotion and years of dedication. This isn\u2019t just a payment alert; it\u2019s a serious question about how our music is valued and how artistes are treated<\/p>\n

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He added that while passion fuels creativity, it cannot sustain a career on its own. He stated; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We create because we love the art, but love should not be the only reward. GHAMRO, you can do better<\/p>\n

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