Camidoh has opened up about the harsh realities of building a music career in Ghana, describing the industry as extremely challenging and lacking the structures needed to support artistes.
Speaking in an interview with Kafui Dey on Friday, May 22, Camidoh lamented the financial struggles musicians face, especially during the early stages of their careers.
According to him, many artistes invest heavily into their craft only to make little or no returns, with some performances ending in losses rather than profits.
Recalling one of his early experiences, the singer narrated how he once performed at a concert alongside an international act but was supposed to receive just GH¢700 for his appearance — a payment, he says, that never came.
Camidoh explained that his manager, Hova, had to repeatedly follow up on the payment, only to be dismissed by organisers.
“I remember Hova had to chase after them and someone was like, ‘Bro, it’s just 700 cedis, stop calling me like it’s some money,’” he recounted.
The artiste said such experiences reflect the difficult conditions musicians endure in Ghana, stressing that many artistes often spend more money than they earn.
Beyond performance fees, Camidoh also criticised the lack of institutional support for the music industry, questioning the absence of funding opportunities and systems designed to help musicians grow.
“There is no system that helps artistes. Where’s the funding? Where’s the government fund that says come for a loan or do this and that?”
He also raised concerns over royalty and music monitoring systems, claiming artistes are unable to properly track how often their songs are played on radio stations.
“Even radio stations play our music without paying us. We are not able to track our songs being played. There is nothing that works,” he said.
Despite his frustrations, Camidoh praised Sharaf Mahama for investing in boxing and creating opportunities for young people through sports initiatives.
The musician said he admired efforts that empower emerging talents, adding that people in positions of influence should use their platforms to positively impact the next generation.
“The system really needs help,” he stressed.
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