KYAscriptoriumblog

JUDGEMENT DEBT LOOMS AT CREATIVE ARTS AGENCY- FOCAP.  Foundation Of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP) has been following with keen interest the happenings at the Creative Arts Agency operating with an illegal CEO (Gyankroma Akuffo Addo).   Research done by FOCAP, reveals that the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) have not paid its staff working at the agency from 2017 till date.  This, if not taken care off will result in judgement debt for the nation.   Our findings has also revealed that the Finance Ministry had written to the Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture since April to formally employ these staff since they are not on their payroll since 2017,  yet been working with the CAA from the then Creative Arts Council.   The Ministry of Finance gave April as the deadline but the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture has since not done anything to resolve the situation.  It is indeed sad for our Creative Arts sector as government continu...

Copyright Office is a Complete failure under Madam Yaa Attafua - Focap The Copyright Office of Ghana is the mandated agency like any ministry arm of government that leads the activites of copyright in the country. Among others, it advices,  coordinates and facilitates the general copyright eco system which includes the work of the Collective organisations like Ghamro, ARSOG and Copy Ghana. Indeed, the fact is that the existense, operation and regulation of these Societies is upon the expertise, advice and oversight of the Copyright office.  The question however is that what is the state of the Copyright systems and particularly the Collective Management Societies in Ghana today. Partly the sum of all the issues of the industry, lack of direction, regulation and structure is the failure and abysmal performance of the copyright office. Today this office is a shadow with no action against piracy which was what put Ghana on the world map with regular action including the establish...

Manille Artist Night Starts from 5th August 2023 Speech Production a Music Label based in Tema in Collaboration with Hustle Hard Studios a Music Production house also based in Tema brings to you MANILLE ARTIST NIGHT. Tema has a lot of Musical Talents but lacks the platforms to showcase these talents. Back in the days when there was Kasahari with Dr Duncan on Adom 106.3 inside Community Two we all witnessed the many talents that were discovered including the likes of Sarkodie & Stonebwo etc who today are the leading faces in our Music Industry. Temafest was another platform that climaxed the year's musical activities but when the Station left Tema we obviously had to find an alternative. Now the only major shows in Tema are the ones organised by Mimlife & Nautical which happens only in December meaning throughout the entire year there is nothing significantly happening when it comes to music talents in Tema. It is on this background that Manille has decided to dedicate its v...

Are the Boomplays, Empires & other Distribution Labels becoming A Curse rather than a Blessing to our Local Music Industry? By Enock Agyapong In every Music industry the news of a Major Label coming in is good news but in our case it seems it's becoming a Curse rather than a Blessing. The Music business just like any other business has a SUPPLY CHAIN as part of its Structure which leads to the marketing & distribution of the Product and in this case the Music. It starts from identifying a Talent and grooming it to becoming a household Brand to be marketed for Profit. All across the world we have indie labels grooming these Talents and marketing them to Major Labels for continuous business and I can give a good example of the Lynx Entertainment grooming the likes of Kidi & Kwami Eugene and marketing them to Empire for continuous business which still makes Lynx Entertainment the Managers of these Artist. Another good example is George M. Britton grooming Camidoh & par...

 See No Evil, Hear No Evil whiles Citizens Continue to Suffer and Suffer. By Enock Agyapong In an analogy of a relationship, you can imagine how one feels when you talk to your spouse whose response is either absent minded or simply refuses to heed and keeps repeating the same things you complain about? Then of course your only option might be to advice yourself which is where we're gradually getting to as a Nation. It's clear that despite all our talking from morning to morning, nothing seems to change because those we are talking to have deliberately stuffed artificial tree trunks into their ears. This scenario applies aptly to our politicians when they get into power as if it's some kind of baptism or spiritual embodiment. You will recall how Ex- President Mahama described himself as having a dead-goat syndrome and going ahead with whatever he wanted without considering whatever the citizenry complained about. In the same similar syndrome, Nana has followed suit that no ...

 Rex Omar initiate Court Action against Akosua Agyepong. Legendary Musician and Board Director for GHAMRO Mr Rex Marfo popularly know as Rex Omar has initiated moves to sue Akosua Agyepong in Court for Defamatory statements made against him. In a letter spotted in the media space the Lawyers of Rex Omar have written to Akosua Agyapong demanding a Retraction and a public Apology within 14days or face him in court to substantiate her allegations. For some time now Akosua Agyapong have been moving from radio and Tv Station to station calling Rex Omar all sort of names including accusing him of stealing. Example of her interviews on Power Fm, Onua Fm and other Radio stations were cited as part of where those Defamatory statements were made. Stay tuned for more Updates Disclaimer:  "The views expressed on this site are those of the contributors or columnists, and do not necessarily reflect KYAscriptorium's position. KYAscriptorium will not be responsible or liable for any inaccurat...

Fotocopy Shows Gratitude  to Ghanaians in his Address Fast rising award winning Artist Kallai Nana Qwaachi popularly known as Fotocopy has shown gratitude to his Fans and Ghanaians as a whole for the immense support they've given him. In an address to his fans, he thanked them for their support in various ways especially during his time with his friends concert at the Afua Sunderland Park in Accra and also his Kasoa concert. He also appreciated the fact that Ghanaians correct him when he makes mistakes as human and as a Child growing up and that only shows how they want the best for him. Fotocopy used the opportunity to announce his upcoming single which is expected on the 29th of June 2023. Let's us keep supporting our future talents for a better future for the Creative Arts. Watch Video Below: You can follow Fotocopy on his socials https://www.facebook.com/fotocopygh/?mibextid=ZbWKwL and also Listen to his songs via the links below.  https://youtube.com/@fotocopy7825 Discla...