I've received only GH¢300 in royalties from GHAMRO for the past 16 years — Ohemaa Mercy
10 August 2023 at 08:52Gospel musician <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/ohemaa-mercy-launches-10th-tehillah-experience-2023-themed-fire-and-fragance/6zjlp49">Ohemaa Mercy</a> has disclosed that for the past 16 years, she has received only GH¢300 in royalties from the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO).Ohemaa Mercy
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GHAMRO, responsible for distributing royalties, has had its license withheld, preventing it from carrying out its collection and distribution mandate.
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The agency collects royalties for all rights owners in Ghana. Before 2005, that function had been operated by the Copyright Society of Ghana.
The organization has faced regular criticism about its transparency and engagement of stakeholders. As of 2018, the organization was led by Rex Omar.