Past DJs, presenters were more passionate when promoting our songs than current DJs, presenters – Ded Buddy

Over the years, Ghanaian musicians have been urging the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) to make necessary adjustments to ensure they receive appropriate payments for their work.

The latest artist to speak out is Ded Buddy, who has even discarded his mobile money (Momo) SIM card due to the small amounts he receives.

In an interview with DJ Qwequ on Ahomka FM, he expressed his frustration after receiving his royalties from GHAMRO, which prompted him to stop using that particular registered Momo SIM card. He found it insulting to receive such a minimal amount as royalties.

“My last Momo payment from GHAMRO was just GH¢158. I can buy pure water with that amount. As an artist, I invest considerable time and resources into recording and promoting my songs, yet GHAMRO sends me such a meager amount. I have discarded that Momo SIM; I don’t need their money again. It’s insulting.”

He concluded by highlighting that this issue discourages foreign investors, as they fear they won't recoup their investments if such practices continue in Ghana.

“When foreign investors want to invest in your music, they usually ask for your royalty statistics, and that alone pushes them away. Young artists are not making money from their music through GHAMRO, which is detrimental,” he stated.