Govt backs creative industry as MUSIGA celebrates 50

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) celebrated its golden jubilee on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with a vibrant soirée at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

Government officials, traditional leaders, industry legends, creatives and fans gathered to honour five decades of musical influence and to chart a bold future for the nation’s creative arts.

Representing the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) Nana Oye Bampoe Addo delivered an uplifting message, celebrating MUSIGA’s legacy and reaffirming the government’s renewed commitment to the creative economy.

She described Ghana’s music sector as a powerful engine for tourism, national identity and job creation, noting its meaningful contribution to GDP and its role in strengthening Ghana’s global presence.

Ms Bampoe Addo outlined ongoing initiatives, including the GH₵20 million Creative Arts Fund, enhanced copyright systems and new partnerships with digital platforms aimed at better supporting creators.

She urged musicians and industry players to embrace technology, artificial intelligence, digital distribution and international collaborations, stressing, “this is the time for Ghana to take its rightful place on the global creative stage.”

The evening featured stirring performances by renowned musicians, a tribute to high‑life legends and the launch and auction of the MUSIGA@50 Commemorative Book.

MUSIGA also honoured distinguished figures who have shaped Ghana’s music story over the last five decades.

President Bessa Simons expressed deep gratitude to members, partners and pioneers of the Union, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to nurturing talent and building a stronger creative future.

The night closed with a powerful call for unity – celebrating a rich past, inspiring the present and energising the next fifty years of Ghanaian music and creativity.

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