The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and the Copyright Office have pledged to work more closely together to solve challenges affecting Ghana's music industry, especially issues with royalty payment and ongoing troubles within the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO).

At a meeting held on June 2, leaders from both MUSIGA and the Copyright Office discussed how to improve the current system.

One of the main concerns raised was the delay and confusion in how musicians receive their royalties (i.e., money they earn when their music is used publicly).

MUSIGA President, Bessa Simons, stressed that most musicians depend heavily on these payments to survive.

He said, although about 80% of musicians are registered with GHAMRO, the money isn't being shared fairly and regularly.

GHAMRO has also been facing internal problems, especially legal disputes over how leaders are elected and how its constitution is applied.

These legal battles have slowed down the organization's work.

The Copyright Office made it clear that only the court can decide who should lead GHAMRO during such conflicts.

They also noted that the Attorney General's office must follow the law when stepping in.

To help end the deadlock, those present suggested bringing in neutral individuals or respected industry elders to help with mediation and get everyone involved again.

Director of the Copyright Office, Mr William Akwetey Bonsu, encouraged all parties to stop taking each other to court and instead find peaceful ways to address their differences.

He added that his office has already given legal advice to help keep things on track.

His office would also continue to remain neutral and support efforts to protect musicians' rights and keep the industry progressing.