[VIDEO] Any Musician who goes Broke or falls ill and Seeks Financial Assistance from the Public is a failed Musician – Bnoskka

According to Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jr., widely known as Bnoskka, an Intellectual Property (IP) expert and lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba, musicians who experience financial difficulties or illness and seek public assistance are considered as failed musicians.

In his recent lecture on Intellectual Property and music at the Accra Information and Tourist Centre, he explained why musicians should not struggle financially despite having music as their property, which is consumed daily by the public.

Bnoskka emphasised that music is a form of property, similar to land, a house, a car, or any other valuable item, and that its benefits should be reflected in the artist’s career.

He posed a thought-provoking question: “Who would allow someone to build on their land without taking action?” He further stressed the importance of musicians protecting their property, especially when their work is used on radio, television, and other platforms that generate income.

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ABOUT BNOSKKA.

Bnoskka is a prominent figure in Ghana’s creative arts industry, known for his expertise in music, intellectual property, and business. He is the CEO of Play Music Academy Ghana (PMA Ghana) and serves as a music vetting officer at the Copyright Office in Accra.

Bnoskka advocates for intellectual property rights and works to educate and empower musicians and creatives. He recently delivered a public lecture on the significance of protecting creative works in the music industry.