Kuami Eugene Does Not Own Most of His Songs – Arnold Asamoah Baidoo

Renowned entertainment critic Arnold Asamoah Baidoo has sparked conversation with his latest remarks about Kuami Eugene’s ownership of his music. According to him, the award-winning highlife and Afrobeat star does not own the majority of his songs, which makes it difficult for him to fully grasp why many Ghanaian artistes are opting to sell their catalogues.

Baidoo explained that music catalogues represent one of the most valuable assets for musicians, often serving as long-term investments and revenue streams. For artistes who have full ownership of their works, selling a catalogue can be a strategic financial decision. However, he argued that Kuami Eugene may not entirely appreciate the reasoning behind such sales, since most of his popular tracks are not in his direct ownership.

“Kuami Eugene’s situation is quite different because he doesn’t own a large chunk of his songs. That’s why when conversations come up about artistes selling their catalogues, he doesn’t seem to get the bigger picture,” Baidoo stressed.

The discussion of music ownership and catalogue sales has gained momentum in Ghana, with several industry players urging artistes to secure rights to their intellectual property. While international acts like Justin Bieber and Katy Perry have cashed out by selling their catalogues for millions of dollars, many Ghanaian artistes struggle due to record label contracts and publishing agreements.

Baidoo’s comments highlight a long-standing issue in the Ghanaian music industry—ownership. Without control over their works, artistes risk missing out on future opportunities tied to royalties, streaming, and catalogue sales.

As debates continue, industry watchers believe Kuami Eugene’s case should serve as a reminder to up-and-coming artistes to carefully structure their contracts, ensuring they reap the long-term benefits of their creativity.