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Ghana Tourism Authority settles Kirani Ayat; announces future partnership

Rapper, Kirani Ayat

A joint letter from Ayat and the GTA dated October 31 announced that both “parties have reached an amicable agreement in settlement.”

The Tourism Authority also admitted to using Ayat’s video without his consent, which is why he raised an alarm.

In the letter sighted by GhanaWeb, the GTA noted that there will be a future partnership with the Ghanaian rapper “aimed at showcasing Ghana, our beautiful landscapes, and exciting talents to the world.”

When Ghanaian musician, Kirani Ayat, announced that the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) had violated the copyright laws through their unlawful use of visuals from his ‘Guda’ music videos, some industry players, as well as colleagues, urged him to sue the authority in court.

The case was widely followed due to the publication of the said campaign video by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his official Twitter page.

Read the letter below:

On September 27, 2022, Mr. Ayat Maqwam, aka Kirani Ayat became aware that visual outtakes of his “Guda” video had been used by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) without his consent. According to GTA, these visuals have been used extensively since 2019 for the production of various contents promoting tourism to the country.

We are pleased to announce that the parties have reached an amicable agreement in settlement. Moving forward, Ayat and GTA will collaborate on a number of projects aimed at showcasing Ghana, our beautiful landscapes, and exciting talents to the world.

Ayat appreciates all the support from the good people of Ghana throughout this process. His new project, Aisha’s Sun is available now on all music streaming platforms.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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