Ghanaian artiste King Paluta has challenged recent claims that most musicians in Ghana earn little from their craft.
The debate was sparked by veteran highlife musician and GHAMRO board Chairman Rex Omar, who stated that about 97% of Ghanaian musicians are not making money from their music.
Responding to this, Paluta suggested that the country’s creative industry is still not structured to fully support artistes financially, but disputed the notion that the majority are struggling.
“97% of Ghanaian musicians not making any money from their music,” Rex Omar said.
Taking to X, Paluta defended the industry and highlighted the financial success some artistes have achieved, including himself.
“I really don’t understand this. Of course I am making money… Why are we making it look like the game hasn’t been good to us? I still no dey barb. Who are the 99%? People are listening to you, and you are not making money? Ano dey barb,” he wrote in English and Pidgin.
His remarks contribute to ongoing discussions about the state of Ghana’s music scene and the financial realities for its artistes.
Meanwhile, over the years, many musicians have criticized the country’s royalty systems and low streaming revenues, prompting calls for stronger government and institutional support to build better structures for artistes.
Check out Paluta’s reaction below.
I really don’t understand this.
— Asuo (@KingPalutaMusic) February 12, 2026
ofcourse I am making money.. Why are we making it look like the game hasn’t been good to us? I still no dey barb. Who are the 99%? People are listening to you and you are not making money? Ano dey barb https://t.co/1sZ55gkqV7
