Also known as: MUSIGA
Musicians Union of Ghana — music industry organization that organizes festivals, advocacy initiatives, and partnerships; currently promoting Highlife music globally.
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The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, has said Highlife is intrinsically Ghanaian and that although some countries try to claim it as their own, they cannot take the genre away from Ghana. …
Highlife is ours, and nobody can deny that – MUSIGA PresidentJoy Online
… His death was announced by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). Born Deroy Taylor on January 6, 1936, in Cape Coast, Ebo Taylor was one of Africa’s most influential guitarists, composers, arrangers and producers. …
Ebo Taylor’s funeral set for August 1 as family announces final ritesJoy Online
… His death was announced by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). Born Deroy Taylor on January 6, 1936, in Cape Coast, Ebo Taylor was one of Africa’s most influential guitarists, composers, arrangers and producers. …
Ebo Taylor’s funeral set for August 1 as family announces final ritesDaily Guide
… Organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Showbiz Africa and the BlackStar Experience, the concert at Barcelona’s SeaSea Club starts at 10:00 a.m. …
Ghana To Launch Highlife Campaign In SpainDaily Guide
… Organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Showbiz Africa and the BlackStar Experience, the concert at Barcelona’s SeaSea Club starts at 10:00 a.m. …
Ghana To Launch Highlife Campaign In SpainJoy Online
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has extended its heartfelt condolences to Ghanaians affected by the recent floods, urging the public to remain vigilant and support ongoing relief efforts. …
MUSIGA sympathises with flood victims, urges Ghanaians to stay safeThe Ghanaian Times
… Delivering a solidarity message, MUSIGA President and renowned highlife musician, Bessa Simons, commended Charterhouse for creating platforms that contribute to the professional development of musicians and music stakeholders. …
27th TGMA Music Summit: Stakeholders talk brands, contracts and music businessJoy Online
… Delivering a solidarity message, MUSIGA President and renowned highlife musician, Bessa Simons, commended Charterhouse for creating platforms that contribute to the professional development of musicians and music stakeholders. …
Over 200 music industry stakeholders attend 27th TGMA Music Summit to explore brand partnerships and music contractsBusiness & Financial Times
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has hosted a high powered delegation from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Nigeria who were in Ghana for a Study Tour on the Creative Economy. …
MUSIGA hosts Nigerian delegationJoy Online
… Importantly, he noted that MTN intends to strengthen this ecosystem through deeper collaboration with industry institutions, including the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GAMRO), and producers, managers, and rights holders, with a shared focus …
Turning streams into livelihoods: MTN Ghana, artists, industry leaders and creators rethink music incomeThe Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has announced applications for the second edition of SheRhythms Festival, an all-female music festival themed "Amplifying Her Voice, Elevating Her Art," scheduled for December 11–12, 2026, at Alliance Française Accra. The festival will be preceded by a professional masterclass at the University of Ghana and applications close on October 30, 2026.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has announced applications for the second edition of SheRhythms Festival, an all-female music festival themed "Amplifying Her Voice, Elevating Her Art," scheduled for December 11–12, 2026, at Alliance Française Accra. The festival will be preceded by a professional masterclass at the University of Ghana and applications close on October 30, 2026.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Musicians Union of Ghana has opened applications for the second edition of SheRhythms Festival, an all-female music festival themed "Amplifying Her Voice, Elevating Her Art," to be held 11–12 December 2026 at Alliance Française in Accra. Applications close 30 October 2026, with a professional masterclass preceding the festival at the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has agreed with the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) to provide members access to loan facilities for tricycles, personal and group loans. MUSIGA will vet applicants to ensure they meet MASLOC criteria and have capacity to repay.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Philip Acquah, manager of Patchbay Band, argues that Ghana does not have a functioning music industry structure and that existing institutions such as MUSIGA and the Ministry of Tourism do not adequately address the needs and challenges of live bands.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Patchbay Band has questioned the level of recognition given to live bands in Ghana's music industry, arguing that established groups like itself deserve greater recognition despite more than 15 years of performances alongside established musicians. The band's leadership questioned whether Ghana has a properly structured music industry that adequately represents live bands, noting that existing institutions do not fully address their work.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hakeem Jason Adamu, founder and CEO of Furniture Fie Ltd and CMP Network Ghana Limited, has secured a nomination in the Architecture category for the 2026 Forty Under 40 Awards Ghana. His ventures span furniture retail, real estate, media production, and hospitality, with a focus on youth employment and local economic development.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's "Highlife to the World: Black Star Experience 2027" campaign was officially launched in Barcelona on 2 August 2026, marking the start of a global initiative to promote the country's iconic music genre ahead of its 70th anniversary celebrations. The campaign will feature workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Creative Arts Agency officially launched the 'Highlife to the World – The Black Star Experience 2027' campaign in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to promote Ghana's iconic highlife sound globally through workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas as part of activities marking Ghana's 70th independence anniversary.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Highlife to the World campaign has launched internationally with a masterclass in Paris, celebrating the history and global influence of Highlife music following its inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative, organised by MUSIGA in partnership with BenayaCon Promotions and ShowBiz Africa, aims to preserve and promote Highlife on the global stage.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi San will unveil his third studio album, Alpha's Miracle, at a launch event in Accra on August 16, 2026, at the Garrison Methodist Presbyterian Church in Burma Camp. The album follows his previous releases Jehovah Over Do and Genesis and continues his tradition of songs centred on faith, hope and spiritual transformation.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) President Bessa Simons announced the 'Highlife to the World' campaign to promote Ghana's Highlife music, which UNESCO inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List in December 2025. The campaign will be formally launched at a Barcelona concert on August 2, 2026, with rollout beginning in March 2027 alongside Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of legendary Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced that his burial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church, Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90 at Saltpond Hospital, one day after the launch of the inaugural Ebo Taylor Festival.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of legendary highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced his burial service for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church in Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90, having been a pioneering figure in highlife and Afrobeat music for over six decades.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Musicians Union of Ghana has extended condolences to those affected by recent floods that inundated parts of Accra and other areas, and urged the public to support relief efforts and prioritise safety by heeding weather advisories and avoiding flood-prone areas.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) hosted a delegation from Nigeria's National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, led by Prof Dabin Haruna Khitwe, who were in Ghana on a study tour examining the creative economy and entrepreneurship for sustainable development.
22 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
MTN Ghana hosted a Digital Music Conference in Accra bringing together over 100 stakeholders from Ghana's music and creative sector to examine how the digital music landscape can be structured to translate creativity into sustainable livelihoods. The forum addressed structural gaps in monetisation, rights management and value distribution within the industry.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The president of the Musicians Union of Ghana commended MTN Ghana's Caller Ring Back Tone (CRBT) initiative at the MTN Digital Music Conference, describing it as a strategic intervention that offers artistes recurring, passive income through fan engagement and local consumption patterns, complementing streaming revenue in the digital age.
4 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN held a conference in Accra bringing together musicians, producers, and music industry stakeholders to discuss how digital platforms could help Ghanaian artistes create sustainable income, addressing challenges in converting visibility into financial gains.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana held its first Digital Music Conference to address how artistes can earn sustainable income in the digital age. The event featured industry stakeholders and examined revenue challenges on streaming platforms, with officials noting that alternative channels like caller ring-back tones (CRBT) may offer more accessible earnings routes.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on April 25 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, featured performances by veteran and contemporary artists and raised funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. The event marked the official launch of a landmark Highlife Festival scheduled for October 2026 and the 'Highlife 2 the World Tour'.
29 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →