Michy, a well-known socialite, actress, TV host, and musician, has voiced her complaints about the situation of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) at the moment.
When asked about how to revive MUSIGA during a guest appearance on the program “Ultimate Entertainment Records” on Ultimate 106.9 FM, Michy passionately argued that the day-to-day administration of the union should not be left to old men and old women but rather be given to young men and young women who have the energy to run the union.
“The old folks are old and they do not know the demands of modern-day music which is dominated by young folks so they aren’t fit to lead the current generation,” she said.
According to Michy, the older generation’s inclination towards adhering to practices from their era, even if they might not be relevant today, renders them unsuitable for leading the Union.
Established in December 1975, the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) aimed to foster and safeguard Ghana’s culture by empowering local musicians to be self-sufficient, innovative, and diligent through education.
Unfortunately, the union has become entangled in numerous legal disputes and member grievances since the tenure of its former president, Bice Osei Kuffour, concluded in 2019.
Since Bessa Simons was appointed as acting president, the union has been unable to elect a permanent president.