Ghana’s music industry lacks structures to reward veteran musicians – Wendy Shay

Famed Ghanaian singer, Wendy Shay had shed light on a critical issue plaguing the country’s music industry—the absence of adequate structures to honor and reward veteran musicians.

The Afrobeat sensation emphasized the need for a system that recognizes the invaluable contributions of seasoned artists who have paved the way for the industry’s growth.

The ‘African Money’ hitmaker, explained that Ghana’s music industry has no structures to reward musicians who had contributed to the growth and development of the music scene.

Kabobo had enjoyed the benefits and opportunities that the current generation of musicians have, he would have been fine.

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“There was a little bit of a heartbreak to see our legends go through these kinds of states because I feel there is no structure in the industry that is paying musicians who have paid their dues.

“Imagine if at that time they had what we are enjoying today, I think they would have been fine because he had monster hit songs.

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Source: ameyawdebrah.com