Fancy Gadam Expresses Outrage After Receiving Just GH¢123 from GHAMRO
- Award-winning Ghanaian musician Fancy Gadam has called on GHAMRO to motivate musicians to release more hit songs
- He made a public appeal after he received his royalties from the organisation in his MTN mobile money wallet
- Some social media users have commented on Fancy Gadam's post, which he shared on his official Facebook page
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Ghanaian musician Fancy Gadam, whose real name is Mujahid Ahmed Bello, has taken to social media to discuss the total royalties he received from the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO).
The Tamale-based musician expressed his disappointment with the organisation, citing what he describes as a lack of respect for artists.
Source: Instagram
Fancy Gadam receives GH¢123 from GHAMRO
On December 15, 2025, Fancy Gadam took to social media to criticise GHAMRO for failing to recognise the efforts and creativity of musicians.
The artist claimed that despite countless sleepless nights and significant amounts of money spent on recording and promotion, creatives are still not receiving the respect they deserve.
Fancy Gadam urged GHAMRO to improve its processes and support for musicians, emphasising that enthusiasm alone cannot cover the costs involved in creating music.
"GH¢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," he said. "We keep creating because we love the art, but love alone shouldn’t be the payment. GHAMRO, you can do better," he added.
The Facebook post is below:
Reactions to Fancy Gadam's GHAMRO royalties
Mawuli Kendo Nego stated:
"Then Patapaa di33 17 pesewas oooo."
Amisky Graphics stated: ·
"You go take or you no go take?."
Blezz Richest quipped:
"Just imagine how much Maccasio will receive."
Weézy Boy commented:
"These are the things Wale used to talk about… But seems he realised there’s no change coming in, so he found a new path."
Mallam VIP Sadick stated:
"My bro, be received 56gh oooo can’t tag him tho."
PomandaBaby stated:
"So sorry, bro! It's a warning for us the upcoming. I'd better start selling yoghurt and fan-ice. Anyway, stay focused on the money you gain from the small shows. Inshallah, it will boom one day."
Source: Instagram
GHAMRO responds to Fancy Gadam
The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has responded to the fuss made by Fancy Gadam regarding the meagre amount he received in music royalties.
Gordon Mensah, the Head of Digital Service and Distribution at GHAMRO, clarified that variations in royalties do not reflect any artist's neglect or diminished value.
GHAMRO explained that it does not collect or distribute sound recording (master) royalties from online platforms such as Boomplay, Apple Music, and Spotify.
Instead, earnings from Digital Service Providers (DSPs) primarily consist of sound recording royalties, which are paid directly to the owner of the master recording, typically through digital distributors or record labels.
The Instagram post is below:
Fancy Gadam involved in an accident
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Mujahid Ahmed Bello, popularly called Fancy Gadam, who was involved in a car accident.
Viral videos on Facebook and Instagram showed that the award-winning singer's car was seriously damaged.
Some social media users commented on Fancy Gadam's video, which bloggers shared on Instagram.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
