MUSIGA - Musicians Union of Ghana

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MUSIGA - Musicians Union of Ghana  The ONLY recognized union for musicians in Ghana. If you sing, rap, play instrument, produce - this is your umbrella. *President Now:* Bessa Simons (Legendary highlife keyboardist - "Belembe" fame). He's been president since 2023. *What they do for you:* - Health Insurance: They get you NHIS card. Many musicians get sick with no insurance, so MUSIGA pays. - Welfare Fund: If you are member in good standing (pay dues), when you die they give minimum GH¢5,000. If you are sick/old (60+), you get from Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. - Workshops: Teaching how to upload on Spotify/Boomplay, how to make money from streaming (many old musicians still using CDs) - Protect Highlife: Just got UNESCO to declare Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Dec 2025. Now doing "Highlife to the World" campaign - Barcelona concert August 2, 2026 with Stonebwoy, Obrafour etc.

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