Ghanaian Musicians’ Exorbitant Fees: A Threat to Overseas Events?

A recent interview on YouTube sighted by Thepressradio.com has shed light on the challenges faced by Ghanaian event organizers abroad, particularly in Europe. The interview, conducted by Ghanaian blogger Zion Felix, featured Ofori One, a Ghanaian event organizer based in Germany.

During the interview, Ofori One shared his experiences and insights on the costs associated with hosting Ghanaian musicians at events abroad. He revealed that the fees charged by these musicians are often exorbitant, making it difficult for organizers to turn a profit.

Ofori One broke down the costs involved in hosting a Ghanaian musician at an event abroad. These costs include the musician’s fee, flight tickets, event auditorium rental, hotel accommodation, food, and other expenses. According to Ofori One, these costs can be prohibitively expensive, leaving organizers with little to no profit.

Ofori One suggested that Ghanaian musicians should consider reducing their fees or taking on the responsibility of organizing their own events abroad. This, he believes, would help to make events more sustainable and profitable for organizers.

Ofori One also highlighted the challenges faced by Ghanaian event organizers in Europe, particularly in countries such as Germany, Italy, and Belgium. According to him, these countries have strict regulations and high costs, making it difficult for organizers to turn a profit. Additionally, he noted that many Ghanaians in these countries do not patronize events, and those who do often attend for free, further reducing the profitability of events.

Zion Felix, the interviewer, advised Ghanaian event organizers in Germany and other European countries to come together and push their brands. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and collective promotion to increase visibility and attract more patrons to events.

The interview between Zion Felix and Ofori One has shed light on the challenges faced by Ghanaian event organizers abroad. The exorbitant fees charged by Ghanaian musicians, combined with the high costs and regulatory challenges in European countries, make it difficult for organizers to turn a profit. It is hoped that this discussion will spark a conversation among stakeholders and lead to solutions that will make events more sustainable and profitable for all parties involved.

Watch the interview below:

Source: Thepressradio.com| BA