Ghanaian music duo Keche has once again spoken out about the ongoing struggle of securing royalties from the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), highlighting frustrations shared by artistes across the industry.
During an interview on Hitz FM, the duo bemoaned the lack of payments despite their string of hit songs. “Even GH¢500 is too much; we haven’t even received as low as GH¢20. We have registered with them, yet with all our hit songs, nothing,” they said.
While critical of the organization’s handling of royalties, Keche expressed cautious hope that recent government reforms could make a difference. They applauded President Mahama’s appointment of more creatives to key government positions, suggesting that such moves might improve the royalty system.
The duo also highlighted how even music legends face financial shortfalls. “It has been a long-standing issue, and it’s not just us. We even heard somewhere, not sure if it’s true, that our father, Amakye Dede, left Kumasi to the GHAMRO offices in Accra only to receive GH¢300.
“So if even he, a legend in the game, is taking GH¢300, how much more us?” they lamented.
Keche stressed that the problem is not merely personal but systemic, calling for urgent reforms to ensure fair compensation for all Ghanaian musicians.
Watch what they said below.
