Urban gospel artiste and renowned songwriter, Cwesi Oteng, has recently revealed his disappointment in the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) for never receiving any payment despite contributing to the music industry for several years.

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The persistent issue of royalty payment in Ghana has been a significant impediment to the growth of the music sector, particularly affecting local artists grappling with structural challenges in royalty collection.Reports indicate that numerous artists, including Oteng, have lodged complaints about the lack of compensation from GHAMRO since the commencement of their musical careers.

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In a candid interview with ghana weekend, Cwesi Oteng, known for his 2008 debut album "Blessed Are They," expressed his dismay with GHAMRO's leadership, highlighting the absence of any remuneration for the songs he has penned.Despite joining the organisation years ago, Oteng asserted that due to insufficient policies governing GHAMRO's operations, he had to explore alternative methods to monetize his music effectively.

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Calling attention to the need for streamlined operations within GHAMRO, the gospel artist urged authorities to establish systems that expedite the collection and distribution of royalties.He emphasised the necessity for GHAMRO to address issues surrounding the transparency and efficiency of royalty collection and distribution across the country.

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GHAMRO, established under section 49 of the Copyright Law, Act 690 of 2005, functions as a royalty collection agency representing the rights of music copyright holders.Despite its crucial role, the organization has faced ongoing criticism regarding transparency and stakeholder engagement, prompting calls for improvements in its operations."I have registered, I haven't received money from GHAMRO, it's not viable," Cwesi Oteng stated.Watch video

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