Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) has announced that it will distribute more than GH¢1.4 million in royalties to musicians, composers, and music rights holders as it rolls out new transparency measures aimed at strengthening confidence in its royalty collection and distribution system.
The payout marks a significant milestone for Ghana’s music industry, with GHAMRO assuring members that the enhanced transparency framework will ensure greater accountability, fairness, and efficiency in the management of royalties.
According to the organization, the new measures are designed to improve how royalties are collected, calculated, and shared among members, while providing clearer reporting and increasing trust in the distribution process.
GHAMRO said the reforms form part of its broader commitment to protecting the intellectual property rights of music creators and ensuring that artists receive fair compensation for the commercial use of their works.
The announcement has been welcomed by many stakeholders in the creative industry, who believe the initiative could boost confidence among musicians and encourage greater compliance from businesses and media organizations that use copyrighted music.
Industry players have also called for sustained reforms, emphasizing that transparent royalty management is essential to the growth and sustainability of Ghana’s music sector.
With the distribution set to benefit hundreds of rights holders, GHAMRO says the latest initiative represents a new chapter in its efforts to promote accountability, support artists’ livelihoods, and strengthen the country’s creative economy.
