Highlife and Afrobeat singer, Kuami Eugene is advocating for a law that will ensure 70 percent of Ghanaian songs are played on radio stations.
According to him, such measure is essential to curb the dominance of foreign music and also promote Ghana music both locally and on the global stage.
In a interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Kuami Eugene said “we should say, this 2024, we have to do 70 percent Ghana music and let’s see what will happen”.
His proposal has been welcomed by music industry players who it see as a potential catalyst for the growth of the domestic music.
Kuami Eugene is not the first artiste to advocate for a policy promoting the patronage of Ghanaian music. Other musician and industry players have made similar calls on government.
In neighbouring countries like Nigeria, is similar policy is being implemented. Nigerian radio stations are required to play a certain percentage of Nigerian music, which has contributed to the growth and global recognition of the country’s music.
Kuami Eugene’s proposal raises essential questions about how to strike a balance between promoting local culture and preserving artistic freedom.
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