Ghanaian music duo, Keche, has called upon the President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, to work diligently in addressing the challenges faced by artists in the country.

They specifically highlighted the issue of royalties paid to musicians by the Ghana Music Rights Organizations (GHAMRO) as a significant problem affecting musicians.

Keche expressed their confidence in Bessa Simons' ability to help improve the struggling fortunes of the music industry and address the needs of artists, particularly regarding royalty concerns.

The music duo lamented the meager royalties paid to musicians in Ghana, in contrast to artists from other countries who receive substantial sums for similar work.

“One thing I want him [Bessa Simons] to do for us [musicians in Ghana] is that he should work on the royalties of artistes. Some time ago I met Kwadee and he talked about the number of hit songs he has produced yet he has never taken royalties up to GH¢ 1,000 before.

"So this discourages me as an upcoming artistes because of the way the legends who projected us are treated. If you meet an artiste from other countries and they tell you their royalties you would be amazed. So GHAMRO is no more attractive. The rebranding that has been talked about needs to be done. That is why I am happy he [Bessa Simons] is the President now and I know he will do something about it,” Keche said in an interview with Nana Ama McBrown during the Onua Showtime program aired on Onua TV.

He further talked about how Bessa Simons used to admonish him as upcoming artiste.

“Bessa used to advise me as a musician when I was young so I was not surprised when I heard that he had been elected MUSIGA president. Because per the conversation I had with him, you could tell that he has the musicians at heart.”

GHAMRO has faced recurring criticism from musicians for failing to provide the correct amount of royalties owed to them.