GHAMRO names 16 broadcasters meeting music royalty obligations
Joy FM, Citi FM and Channel One TV are among the stations recognised for payments that help compensate musicians, songwriters and publishers.
The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has recognised 16 radio and television stations for meeting their music royalty obligations, saying their payments help music creators earn income from broadcasts.
The list, published on X on Wednesday, October 14, includes Joy FM, Hitz FM, Asempa FM, Adom TV, Adom FM, Luv FM, Nhyira FM, Joy Prime, Sporty FM, Pent Radio, Pent TV, Citi FM, Channel One TV, PCG TV, Hope FM and Lucky TV.
GHAMRO described them as its “Top Complying 2026 Broadcasting Channels”. “When radio and TV stations comply with copyright laws and fulfill their music licensing obligations, our local artists, songwriters, and publishers get compensated for their hard work and creativity!” the organisation said.
GHAMRO licenses music users, collects royalties and distributes the proceeds to eligible rights holders, including composers, lyricists, arrangers, performers and publishers. The payments compensate rights holders when their music is used in broadcasts and other licensed settings.
Music licensing beyond broadcasting
GHAMRO also identifies a range of businesses and establishments that it says must obtain licences for public or commercial use of music. These include restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, shopping malls, retail shops, event centres, cinemas and live music venues.
Its list also covers mobile DJs, transport operators, banks, churches, filling stations, barbering shops and beauty salons, as well as digital streaming platforms and telecommunications companies.