Philipa Baafi Reveals She Earned Nothing From Hit Song ‘Mogya No Akasa’, Opens Up About Industry Exploitation

Story By: Zainab Ali

Ghanaian gospel musician Philipa Baafi has opened up about the financial struggles she experienced in the music industry, revealing that she did not receive any money from her widely celebrated hit song, Mogya No Akasa.

Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime, the musician explained that although the song gained significant popularity and became one of her recognised works, its success did not translate into financial benefits for her. She said the situation created a false impression that she was financially comfortable because of the song’s popularity.

Beyond the financial challenges, Baafi also disclosed that she encountered inappropriate demands from some individuals who offered to help produce her second and third albums.

According to her, some potential collaborators allegedly expected sexual favours in exchange for their professional support.

She explained that refusing such advances resulted in some of the individuals withdrawing their assistance, making it difficult for her to continue certain music projects. At a point, the challenges nearly forced her to abandon her music career.

However, Baafi maintained that she was unwilling to compromise her personal values and integrity for professional opportunities. Her revelations have brought renewed attention to concerns about exploitation, unfair compensation and the treatment of musicians within Ghana’s entertainment industry.

Her experience has also sparked conversations about the need for better structures that protect musicians and ensure that artists receive fair compensation for their creative work.