MUSIGA Condemns Profane Songs

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has condemned the rising incidence of profane lyrics in songs released by Ghanaian musicians.

According to the music union, this current trend is particularly disturbing, considering the fact that these songs are played without any radio edits on primetime radio and given wide currency on social media.

In a statement issued in Accra yesterday by the president of MUSIGA, Bice Osei Kuffour, aka Obour, the union appealed to Ghanaian musicians and song writers or composers to desist from writing songs with profane lyrics.

“As much as the union appreciates the creative liberties of song writers to freely express themselves, it is essential that artistes appreciate the impact of their songs on the public, especially in an era where technology has made it relatively easier for songs to be heard,” it added

MUSIGA, therefore, urged all musicians to be mindful of the need to provide inspiring and positive lyrics in their songs.

It also called on radio and television station operators to be circumspect in what they play on air.

“We are also calling on the National Media Commission (NMC) to throw their spotlight on the content of music played on air not only on the political content of programs.

It added that “as the nation prepares for elections in November, we of the Musicians Union of Ghana would like to urge all Ghanaians to be vigilant in ensuring that the elections are peaceful and credible.”