MUSIGA Fights for Ghanaian Musicians
From fair pay at gigs to preserving our Highlife heritage, MUSIGA campaigns for the systemic changes that will make Ghana's music industry sustainable, equitable, and globally respected.
Advocacy is at the heart of what MUSIGA does. While member services, welfare support, and career development are vital, the most lasting change comes through organised campaigning. MUSIGA represents Ghana's musicians in negotiations with government, regulatory bodies, media organisations, and international partners. Here are our active campaigns — and how you can get involved.
Our Three Priority Campaigns
Fair Pay for Musicians
MUSIGA's campaign to end exploitative booking practices, enforce minimum rate guidelines, and ensure every Ghanaian musician earns a fair wage for every performance.
Cultural Policy & Highlife Heritage
Protecting Highlife music as Ghana's national cultural treasure — pushing for UNESCO recognition, government support for traditional genres, and curriculum inclusion in schools.
Royalty Reform & Stop Exploitation
Reforming GHAMRO and holding streaming platforms, radio stations, and TV broadcasters accountable for properly compensating Ghanaian musicians for the use of their music.
How Members Support Our Campaigns
Sign Petitions
MUSIGA petitions carry more weight with government and regulatory bodies when backed by thousands of member signatures. Your name matters.
Social Media Amplification
Share MUSIGA campaign posts, use our hashtags (#MusigaFairPay, #RoyaltiesForGhana), and help our campaigns reach journalists and policymakers.
Attend Advocacy Events
MUSIGA hosts public town halls, parliamentary engagement days, and press conferences. Musician presence makes our advocacy more powerful.
Report Exploitation
If you have been underpaid, denied royalties, or faced unfair booking practices, reporting it to MUSIGA helps build the evidence base for our campaigns.
Recent Advocacy Victories
GHAMRO Board Transparency
Following sustained MUSIGA pressure, GHAMRO published its first publicly accessible financial report detailing royalty collection and distribution — a major transparency milestone.
NCA Radio Monitoring Agreement
MUSIGA secured an agreement with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to improve monitoring of music airplay data, improving accuracy of radio royalty calculations.
Minimum Session Rate Recognition
The Ghana Association of Music Producers formally recognised MUSIGA's recommended minimum session fees for recording work — protecting session musicians' income.
Ministry Arts & Culture Engagement
MUSIGA achieved formal consultative status with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture — meaning musicians now have a seat at the table for cultural policy decisions.
Add Your Voice to MUSIGA's Campaigns
Every MUSIGA member who signs a petition, shares a post, or attends an advocacy event makes our voice stronger. Join over 2,000 Ghanaian musicians already fighting for a better industry.