Kwesi Aurthur, a Ghanaian singer and rapper, is advocating for fairness in the music industry. Speaking to Wonderland Magazine, the musician shared his experience in the industry and urged other artists to seek the right guidance and legal counsel.
This comes after the musician opened up about some controversies regarding his deal with his former record label. According to him, Ground Up Chale and its CEO, Glen Boateng, demanded USD $150,000 for him to use images of himself in his independent project, “Redemption Valley,” and claimed ownership of his music, image, and brand, dating back to 2016.
Kwesi Arthur also stated that he had not earned any income from music released during his time with the label, and warned publicly that his safety could be at risk, a statement that alarmed fans and the broader industry alike.
In Kwesi Arthur’s interview with Wonderland Magazine, he advocated for fairness, saying his experience should be a lesson for other musicians.
” Unfortunately, I signed a deal when I was young and hungry, and I didn’t really understand the terms. I didn’t have legal
counsel or the right legal advice. I want to use my experience as a lesson for other artists who are younger than me, and even older too, to just be aware and get the right guidance before they put their name on paper. I want to advocate for fairness for artists in every creative industry”, he stated.
The rapper also indicated that he hopes to break boundaries with his music and independent artistry.
“I want to create more music and break more boundaries. I’m focused on expanding and building something solid with the music independently”, the rapper added.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
