Read What MUSIGA President Said About Kidi, Kuami Eugene and Gyakie

Listen to What MUSIGA President Said About Kidi, Kuami Eugene and Gyakie World Music Day is an annual celebration observed on 21 June around the world. It is a day to encourage young and amateur musicians to perform. On this day, also known as Music Day or Make Music Day, anyone can play their favourite instruments for enjoyment and relaxation. The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is the country's body for all of its musicians and music professionals. It was incorporated in 1975 and has over 4000 members. MUSIGA is affiliated with several ministries in Ghana, including The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Education and the National Commission on Culture. With a mission to promote and preserve 'Ghanaian culture through education and equipping the Ghanaian musician to be self reliant, creative and industrious,' MUSIGA is governed by a National Executive Committee elected at a National Congress.
The union offers its members help with music contracts, copyright registration services, pension and insurance, welfare fund for its aging members and a loan service. It also helps organise Ghana Music Week, Ghana Music Awards and the Grand Ball. Its current president, Bessa Simons with hit songs such as ‘Belembe, Awo yi, Yaaba, Bom Bom Bom and many others speaking on the ‘WORLD MUSIC DAY’ on OMANBAPA MORNING SHOW WITH NANA AMPRATWUM extols praises on young talented Musicians in Ghana. According to Mr. Bessa, young High Life artists such as Kuami Eugene, Kidi and Gyakie are putting Ghana on the map and he enjoys listening to their songs. "Oh yes, i really like listening to their songs. I mean Kidi, Eugene and Gyakie. They are doing very good and we have to support them", he responded to question posed to him by the host whether the new trend of artists are doing well in High Life music. He also mentioned Akwaboah as one of the best high life current artist. He vowed to give what he has as an experienced musician for decades to the young ones to enlighten them. MUSIGA President also commended the Ashanti Regional Branch of the Association for their efforts to put their artists on the job market.

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