Arathejay’s ‘Jesus Christ II’ lands on Apple Music’s Africa Now: Best of 2024

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This recognition marks a stellar year for Arathejay, who was spotlighted as an Apple Music Artist in October. The track, which has become a cultural anthem, has consistently ranked in the top three on Apple Music’s “Top 100: Ghana” chart since its release, recently reclaiming the #1 position.

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All that a Ghana-owned streaming platform will require if it is to succeed

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The local creative industry has a significant issue regarding royalties and other non-traditional payment channels. I would have preferred that priority be given to addressing these challenges and helping musicians and filmmakers earn a decent living from their work

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Rex Omar highlights NDC’s pledge to establish proper royalty collection system

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No law stipulates how much every music user (ie media houses) must pay based on duration. That is the issue. So for example, if Multimedia has played 100,000 minutes you cannot say just because they have played such number of times they should pay such an amount times 100,000 minutes. So we are [currently] using flat rate,” he told the host Kwame Dadzie.

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Lack of funds stalled amphitheaters’ construction – Okraku-Mantey on NPP manifesto promise

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“The budget increased because of market prices and so it affected how the plan that we had to finish the amphitheater. We’ve requested additional funding, it’s in the process, the moment we get it, in the next two weeks I am sure some money should come in, and we will go back to the site.”

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Taabea Ghana Music awards UK unveils nominees for 8th edition, see full list

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The unveiling provided an exciting glimpse into the awards show ahead, as industry stakeholders eagerly anticipate who will take home the coveted awards. With a wide range of categories, the event promises to highlight both established acts and emerging talents.

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