Accra:The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has identified 16 radio and television stations that are fulfilling their music royalty payment obligations out of more than 700 broadcasters in the country. This announcement highlights the ongoing challenge GHAMRO faces in collecting royalties from music users, emphasizing the importance of these payments in supporting musicians and rights holders.
According to Ghana Web, GHAMRO praised these stations for adhering to their obligations in a post on X, dated October 14, 2026. The organization noted that payments from broadcasters are crucial for ensuring that musicians and other music rights holders receive compensation for their creative work.
GHAMRO highlighted the significance of compliance with copyright laws, stating, "When radio and TV stations comply with copyright laws and fulfill their music licensing obligations, our local artists, songwriters, and publishers get compensated for their hard work and creativity." The stations recognized for their compliance include Joy FM, Hitz FM, Asempa FM, Adom TV, Adom FM, Luv FM, Nhyira FM, Joy Prime, Sporty FM, Pent Radio, Pent TV, Citi FM, Channel One TV, PCG TV, Hope FM, and Lucky TV.
Beyond radio and television stations, GHAMRO also mandates that various businesses and establishments using music in their operations must pay royalties. According to organisation's website, Ghana's copyright law requires businesses that publicly play music or use it for commercial purposes to obtain the appropriate music license. This requirement extends to event centers, live music venues, mobile DJs, pubs, bars, restaurants, and many other types of establishments.
GHAMRO is tasked with licensing music users, collecting royalties, and distributing funds to composers, lyricists, arrangers, performers, and music publishers. These payments ensure that those involved in creating music are compensated when their work is utilized by broadcasters and businesses.