Popular Ghanaian musician Fancy Gadam has publicly criticised the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) after receiving a paltry GH¢128.82 as royalty payment for the year 2025.
The “Total Cheat” hitmaker on Monday December 15, 2025, shared a screenshot of a Mobile Money alert from GHAMRO on Facebook, accompanied by a caption highlighting his disappointment.
“GHS 123.82 — for creativity, sleepless nights, studio bills, promotions, and years of hard work. This is not just a notification; it’s a loud question mark on how our music is valued and how creatives are treated,” Fancy Gadam wrote.
“We keep creating because we love the art. But love alone shouldn’t be the payment. GMRO you can do better,” he added.
GHAMRO, established under Section 49 of the Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690) and regulated by L.I. 1962, is responsible for collecting and distributing royalties to composers, authors, publishers, and other rights holders in Ghana.
Fancy Gadam’s outburst adds to the long-standing complaints from Ghanaian musicians about inadequate royalty payments from the organisation. In recent years, several artists have voiced similar frustrations, citing low payouts despite widespread airplay and streaming of their music.
The northern-based artiste, known for massive hits and sold-out concerts, questioned the valuation of creative work in the industry through his post, sparking discussions on social media about the need for better compensation and transparency in royalty distribution.
GHAMRO has often attributed low payments to challenges in collection, including non-payment by broadcasters and other music users. However, musicians continue to call for reforms to ensure fairer rewards for their efforts.