Fast emerging Ghanaian music duo, Lali X Lola, have petitioned the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, over alleged unpaid royalties from digital music platform, Boomplay.
According to them, they have not received any revenue from their music streams on the platform since April 2023.
In a petition dated May 19, 2025, the artistes expressed concern over the lack of transparency and accountability by Boomplay, stating that they have made several attempts to get answers but have been met with silence.
“Despite repeated attempts to engage the platform to resolve this issue, there has been consistent unresponsiveness and nonpayment, which raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and fair compensation for Ghanaian artists,” part of the statement read.
Although the duo acknowledged that platforms like Boomplay help artistes reach new fans and develop their brand, they maintained that the situation is frustrating and unfair, stating that Boomplay’s action amount to exploitation of Ghanaian artistes.
“We deeply appreciate platforms like Boomplay that offer valuable opportunities for both emerging and established artists to reach fans and grow digitally. However, when such platforms fail to meet basic obligations to rights holders timely, especially by withholding payments, it borders on exploitation of Ghanaian creative talent,” Lali X Lola noted.
Lali X Lola called on the minister to investigate the matter and to introduce proper regulations for all digital service providers (DSPs) operating within the digital and creative space.
“We respectfully urge your office to investigate this issue and help establish better regulatory oversight over DSPs operating within Ghana’s digital and creative economy,” they added.
They say it is “unjust and disheartening” when musicians are denied revenue for their work because they put in much time, effort and significant financial investment to make music.
